Vertical AI startups are crushing both consumer and enterprise markets
Nikhil Basu Trivedi argues that the old consumer‑vs‑enterprise divide is evaporating in AI‑focused verticals. Companies like Canva, Slack and new AI‑native firms such as Elicit, Fuse and Confido serve both end users and corporate buyers, creating faster growth and defensibility. Investors should scout for AI businesses that straddle both lanes.