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I'm always wary of founders that say "we want to be the next [large company name]". It immediately identifies them as followers rather than leaders and shows th
by tjmc 17y ago
I'm always wary of founders that say "we want to be the next [large company name]". It immediately identifies them as followers rather than leaders and shows their focus is on making money or achieving status above solving problems for customers.
No wonder he's asking for a handout.
- jackowayed 17y agoI don't think that was his point. His point was just, "Hey, government, you know who created a whole bunch of jobs? Google! I'm trying to also grow into becoming a giant company like Google did." In this context, saying "I'm trying to be the next Google", is just like an NFL team saying, "We're trying to be the next New Orleans Saints." All it really means is, "I'm trying really hard to succeed."
- tjmc 17y agoWhat more important to him though - growing as big as Google or creating something so good that his company might get that big? The way he frames his goal is a classic "tell" regarding his focus.