Daniel Cohen

20 years turning technology into products.
Now exploring where AI meets real-world value.

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About
I've spent two decades at the intersection of engineering and product — from bootstrapping startups to leading R&D at scale. I've built search engines, data pipelines, billing systems, and AI-powered media tools. What ties it all together: I care more about whether it works for the customer than whether the tech is impressive.
What I Think About
01

AI as a Commodity Accelerator

Every technology revolution pushes premium services down to commodity. AI is doing this faster than ever — and the opportunity is always one level above wherever it just hit.

02

The Last Mile Is Human

AI handles the scalable parts. But trust, judgment in context, and accountability for outcomes — that's where humans still win. The best products combine both.

03

Building at the Intersection

Media, ML, product, infrastructure. I've worked across all of them. The interesting problems live where these domains collide.

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