- Published on March 13, 2025
- In AI Startups
It’s Okay to be an LLM Wrapper
“If you’re just an LLM wrapper, it’s going to be hard to build a sustainable business."
- By Vandana Nair
Conversations on AI startups building wrappers on foundational models have been ongoing for the past few years. The debate about the value of startups centred on these wrappers is more complicated than it initially appears, with no conclusive verdict reached so far.
In the recent Google Cloud report titled ‘Future of AI: Perspectives for Startups 2025’, various startup founders and venture capitalists (VCs) shared their insights on AI trends and predictions. One notable perspective came from David Friedberg, entrepreneur and CEO of Ohalo Genetics, who believes that it’s not enough to just be an LLM wrapper.
“If you’re just an LLM wrapper, it’s going to be hard to build a sustainable business—you’re likely
going to get commoditised away,” said Friedber
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Vandana Nair
As a rare blend of engineering, MBA, and journalism degree, Vandana Nair brings a unique combination of technical know-how, business acumen, and storytelling skills to the table. Her insatiable curiosity for all things startups, businesses, and AI technologies ensures that there's always a fresh and insightful perspective to her reporting. She now hosts her tech segment 'Point Break' on AIM Tv.
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