IN DEFENSE OF THIN WRAPPERS

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Many apps find that their variable costs start skyrocketing once they get some form of traction and grow. Having to deal with these issues when growing is really hard as developers have to effectively rebuild their engines while it's running. Founders can get in front of this issue by planning ahead, having multiple choices for infrastructure, finding good advisors, developing better negotiation skills, and raising more money than needed as a buffer. This article discusses how to handle rising costs as a startup, with a particular focus on AI-based projects.