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Many startups are caught between fragile DIY AI proxy solutions and expensive enterprise governance platforms. This article argues for a practical middle ground focused on four essentials: context management, cost-aware routing, security guardrails, and token attribution. The goal is to control AI costs and risk without paying enterprise-level premiums before achieving product-market fit.