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The post-AGI economy marks a transition from intelligence scarcity to abundance, necessitating investment strategies that span both the foundational model layer and practical, real-world applications. Bain Capital Ventures’ latest fund focuses on this shift, supporting companies that bridge the gap between advanced AI capabilities and enterprise adoption. While hardware like Snap’s new Spectacles faces skepticism regarding consumer utility, AI-driven infrastructure—such as energy-efficient compute clusters and automated legal tech—demonstrates tangible value. The broader media landscape is simultaneously evolving as independent creators adopt "neo-post-legacy" models, licensing content to established institutions while retaining intellectual property. Despite the hype surrounding AGI, economic data has yet to reflect a productivity kink, suggesting that the diffusion of these technologies remains a gradual process requiring deep integration into existing workflows and physical infrastructure.