I'm a writer who left LA for an AI startup in San Francisco. It was like stepping into a whole new world.
THE SO WHAT
Non-technical talent jumping coasts for early-stage AI startups is a reminder that narrative, ops, and GTM are now as scarce as model talent. Founders should treat strong generalists from adjacent creative fields as core hires, not nice-to-have marketing add-ons.
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