AI Business Models & Monetization
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Unit Economics: LTV, CAC, and AI-Specific Benchmarks
Quick Summary
Unit economics tests whether revenue from a customer exceeds acquisition and delivery costs over time. AI adds variable compute and evaluation costs, but there is no universal benchmark that fits every product.
What you will learn
- Define LTV, CAC, gross margin, and payback
- Include AI-specific variable costs
- Use cohort evidence and scenarios instead of universal benchmarks
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