PinnedMichael MignanoWho Loses When the Algorithms Win?While recommendation media promises users a better consumption experience in a post-social world, results may vary for some.6 min read·Aug 4, 2022--9--9
PinnedMichael MignanoThe End of Social Media and the Rise of Recommendation MediaRecommendation media is the new standard for content distribution. Here’s why friend graphs can‘t compete in an algorithmic world.9 min read·Jul 27, 2022--113--113
PinnedMichael MignanoThe Standards Innovation ParadoxStandards, like RSS for podcasts, have enabled emerging technologies to spread far and wide in the information age by making it easy for…13 min read·Jul 12, 2022--4--4
Michael MignanoStartups vs. Incumbents: The Battle for AI’s Application LayerIf your AI product is going head to head with an incumbent, their distribution advantage will probably kill your startup…unless you fight…13 min read·Aug 3, 2023----
Michael MignanoinLightspeed Venture PartnersThe Future is Context-AwareWhy Lightspeed is leading a $4.25M Seed in Granola4 min read·May 8, 2023----
Michael MignanoinLightspeed Venture PartnersIntroducing Generative NYCToday, Lightspeed is announcing a new meetup dedicated to bringing together everyone building the future of AI products in New York City4 min read·Apr 19, 2023----
Michael MignanoinLightspeed Venture PartnersStorytelling at the Cost of ZeroWhy Lightspeed is leading a $43M Series B in Tome8 min read·Feb 22, 2023--7--7
Michael MignanoinLightspeed Venture PartnersFor Startup Growth, TikTok is the GOAT 🐐But that doesn’t mean you’ve found product market fit.5 min read·Jan 11, 2023--2--2
Michael MignanoinLightspeed Venture PartnersFictional Reality: Why the Real Metaverse Doesn’t Require a HeadsetAI is letting us live out alternative realities on the digital platforms where we already spend our time10 min read·Dec 8, 2022----
Michael MignanoThe (Happy) Path Forward for Twitter BlueWhat Elon Musk might do next after last week’s messy subscription rollout, and why the reports of Twitter’s death are greatly exaggerated8 min read·Nov 14, 2022--1--1
