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ComparisonsStrategyAugust 25, 2026

Lava vs Viktor: Connectors vs Interface Control

Viktor has 3,200+ prebuilt connectors. Lava operates the interface directly. An honest comparison of where each approach wins, including what interface control costs you.

Mitchell JonesMitchell Jones
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AIStrategyJuly 28, 2026

Why Everyone Who Is Serious About AI Is Working In a Terminal

The most capable AI for real work lives in a terminal built for engineers. Why Claude Code took over, why that is a failure mode, and how Lava closes the gap.

Mitchell JonesMitchell Jones
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AIStrategyJuly 20, 2026

Forward Deployed Engineers Are a Symptom, Not a Solution

Needing a forward deployed engineer to make AI work is not a feature. It is an admission the product was built for a demo, not for real work.

Mitchell JonesMitchell Jones
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StrategyPricingJuly 20, 2026

3 Bets Every AI Startup Is Getting Wrong in 2026

Most AI startups are making three identical mistakes: SaaS-era pricing, model-plus-software lock-in, and betting on model permanence. Here is the fix.

Mitchell JonesMitchell Jones
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AIStrategyJuly 15, 2026

What Happens to Your Team When Claude Goes Down

When Claude goes down, single-model teams stop. Why multi-model routing is about continuity first, cost second, and why the numbers make it obvious.

Mitchell JonesMitchell Jones
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AIStrategyJuly 13, 2026

MCP Server vs. Full Workspace: The Real Difference

An MCP server gives your AI model access to a tool. A workspace is where the work actually happens. Here is the real difference and why it matters for teams.

Mitchell JonesMitchell Jones
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PricingStrategyFebruary 11, 2026

How to Bill Your Users for AI: A Guide for Platform Builders

You pay per-token to AI providers and need to pass those costs to your users. Here is what it takes to build platform billing for AI.

Mitchell JonesMitchell Jones
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PricingStrategyFebruary 4, 2026

Outcome-Based Pricing for AI: When It Works and When It Doesn't

Outcome-based pricing sounds perfect in theory. Here is an honest look at when it works, when it falls apart, and what to do instead.

Mitchell JonesMitchell Jones
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PricingStrategySeptember 23, 2025

The Startup Founder's Guide to Smarter Pricing

Practical pricing principles for AI and SaaS founders, from value-based pricing to tier design and iterative experimentation.

Mitchell JonesMitchell Jones