Structural Teardown — Case Study
A 20-minute first principles analysis of Snap Inc.'s AI strategy using the D5 Diagnostic framework — built entirely from public information.
0:00–2:00
The timeline from $400M Perplexity deal to 1,000 layoffs in 5 months
2:00–8:00
Why 'AI efficiency' is a narrative, not a strategy — and the evidence that proves it
8:00–15:00
The correct D5 sequence and the $B+ opportunities Snap is leaving on the table
15:00–20:00
The first principles question that separates 'decorative AI' from 'structural AI'
If your company is investing in AI without a structural foundation, you might have the same flaw Snap has. The difference: most companies can't afford to find out the hard way.
Book a free 15-minute Structural Teardown. We'll find the flaw — or tell you there isn't one.