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The bottom line is - they know you exist. If you are a real threat to them then they will find out anyway - how hard is it to ask a mate to sign up on your beha
by junklight 16y ago
The bottom line is - they know you exist. If you are a real threat to them then they will find out anyway - how hard is it to ask a mate to sign up on your behalf and forward the email or use a disposable account.
They aren't doing their job properly if they aren't watching you like a hawk. (and, by the same token, you of course you clearly are doing yours properly because you know who your competitors are and and paying attention - which is a good)
You need to measure everything you say in public as if it is lowering barriers to entry/ giving a competitive advantage to someone else. If you are in a really competitive space then its going to be like this from here on in.
However its good to remember - its the execution that counts and not the ideas.
Good luck
- bdickason 16y agoI agree completely, I'm working on a startup that is in 'stealth' right now not by choice but just because we haven't launched yet :) We've held off from posting screenshots until we have something that people can click on, but at that point our jackets will be completely open and all secrets revealed. It's scary, but honestly... it will take people 2x as long to implement anything and once they do, you need the confidence that you can do it better. There are alot of great articles on 'first mover' advantage and that being the 'first' to do something isn't important. It's doing it right!
- ghostaccount 16y agoThanks, I found your comment quite motivating. (I'm doing something right!)