Building an AI startup isn't just about the model — it's about everything surrounding the model. This episode examines what the actual infrastructure of a working AI product looks like in 2026: the orchestration layers, the cost management, the latency tradeoffs, the monitoring problem, and what happens when the underlying model is updated or replaced. The conversation reveals how AI infrastructure differs fundamentally from traditional SaaS infrastructure, and why experienced architects who understand both have a decisive edge over teams treating AI as just another API call. Produced by VoxCrea.AI This episode is part of an ongoing series on governing AI-assisted coding using Claude Code. 👉 Each episode has a companion article — breaking down the key ideas in a clearer, more structured way. If you want to go deeper (and actually apply this), read today’s article here: 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 At aijoe.ai, we build AI-powered systems like the ones discussed in this series. If you’re ready to turn an idea into a working application, we’d be glad to help.