EngineeringMarch 24, 20265 min read
The Moat Isn't the Model
Everyone can call an LLM. Few teams turn documents into decision-ready data that compounds.
Salman RazzaqMember of the Technical Staff

Everyone can call an LLM. Few teams turn documents into decision-ready data that compounds.
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The engineering teams that move fastest aren't just writing code quickly. They're compounding small gains forward while eliminating the things that pull them backward.
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The three operating principles that guide how we build Hypha.