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Megatrend vs. Hype Cycle

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Lenny’s Podcast109 min

Jeetu Patel

Jeetu Patel · Feb 26, 2026
Key learnings
  • Distinguish a megatrend from a hype cycle: don't fight real megatrends like AI, and avoid vanity work chasing hype.
  • Before investing, ask whether you have 'permission to play' and a route to mass distribution; otherwise dollars spent on product…
  • Make bold bets clear and go all in once an experiment works, rather than hedging, while aligning individual success with the…