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> credentials and prestige are something tangible you can point to and prove you did your job Like in "nobody ever got fired for choosing IBM"? Seems like they
by nnq 9y ago
> credentials and prestige are something tangible you can point to and prove you did your job
Like in "nobody ever got fired for choosing IBM"? Seems like they've just copied a page from an the old book... and this still works, and lots of more competent startups who could do their jobs better will not get those contracts.
- rapind 9y agoThere are also probably lots of startups that would create a complete mess of it. Picking / evaluating vendors is hard and super risky for the average manager. While I personally would seek out more nimble vendors, I certainly understand the attraction to established shops.