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Google had a string of big failures that I think set my hypothesis against them being successful at diversification. Even though Google Apps, Gmail, Maps, Andro
by iambateman 9y ago
Google had a string of big failures that I think set my hypothesis against them being successful at diversification. Even though Google Apps, Gmail, Maps, Android and others play a big role in moving them beyond search.
But you’re right, especially compared to Apple they’re positioning themselves to grow through acquisition. I do wonder if Amazon has the highest chance of maximizing that strategy.
- robocat 9y agoI thought a typical VC fund needs 1 of 10 investments to be a Unicorn. If watching Alphabet, wouldn't we see 9 failures or luke warm successes to the 1 big success?
- nlowell 9y agoNot if the claim is to have Berkshire-type success, which is more consistent success over very long timeframes compared to innovation and inventing new markets.