The Value of Model Routing as a Service for AI Startups

The author argues that model routing as a service (beyond OpenRouter) will create significant value for AI startups, covering verticalized agents and infrastructure. Using their team's experience with document infrastructure, they highlight the importance of finding the optimal point on the accuracy-cost Pareto curve, requiring extensive ML evaluation and scalable infrastructure.

• Model Routing
• AI Startups
• Infrastructure
• Pareto Optimization
• Cost Efficiency