How one founder’s bet on ‘the old school web’ is paying off

Craig Campbell’s deliberate pivot from VC-fueled AI hype to a niche website underscores a 2026 shift: sustainable, bootstrapped models gain traction as AI funding tightens. His bet proves profitable, user-driven web products can outperform capital-intensive AI ventures. For the 2026 AI economy, this signals that lean, focused solutions—not just flashy tech—will define winners.