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What Makes a Consumer AI Product Stick? | Josh Elman

aired Sep 19, 2026 · 60.0m
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Summary

It's never been easier to get consumers' attention. What's harder, I think, is getting me not just to try something, but to actually stick.

Why listen

It goes beyond the title with direct discussion of people, think, really, including: What's harder, I think, is getting me not just to try something, but to actually stick.

Key takeaways
  1. 01In this episode, A16Z partner Josh Ellman joins Ali Forsyth on New Economies to discuss what it takes to build a lasting consumer product in the AI era
  2. 02They also discuss why trust could become increasingly important as AI moves deeper into our lives, from shopping and entertainment to personal agents that know our preferences and
  3. 03And about eight years ago, I was like, maybe my best times will be spent helping build companies again
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