# The 7 Most Powerful Moats For AI Startup

**Author:** Y Combinator
**Type:** Video
**URL:** https://www.ycombinator.com/library/Mx-the-7-most-powerful-moats-for-ai-startup
**YouTube ID:** bxBzsSsqQAM

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In the early days of a startup, speed is the best moat. But once you build something people want, how do you maintain
your position and defend against the competition? In this episode of Lightcone, we dive into Hamilton Helmer’s Seven
Powers framework to find out how these timeless business strategies hold up in today's world of AI startups.

