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This is why I'm kinda getting on board Courtland Allen's belief in indie startups. They're a counter reaction to that unicorn obsession of the current startup
by fpgaminer 10y ago
This is why I'm kinda getting on board Courtland Allen's belief in indie startups. They're a counter reaction to that unicorn obsession of the current startup world. And the developer and entrepreneurial ecosystem is now such that launching and running small, competent businesses with useful products/services is easier than ever.
In other words, yes, the ecosystem is starving out traditional startups. But it seems like it's making a breeding ground for indie startups. They don't suffer the cost of a $350k/yr salary, which gives them a nice advantage.
- wpietri 10y agoDefinitely. A friend is bootstrapping a company that she just loves. It will never be a unicorn, but it doesn't have to be. They already have a bunch of wildly satisfied customers, good press, and excellent prospects for sustainable growth. This is probably the last year she'll have to consult on the side to pay the bills. And she's so happy with it.