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The problem with that is that while there are millions of computers that can connect to the internet, hardly any cars/fridges/whatever can do that right now. T
by breily 18y ago
The problem with that is that while there are millions of computers that can connect to the internet, hardly any cars/fridges/whatever can do that right now. The technology is there, but not widespread. So as a young startup trying to get attention, the millions of potential users from traditional computers pulls much more strongly than a few thousand internet ready fridges.
- yters 18y agoIs it ever good for a startup to anticipate the future, or should they try to surf the wave?
- breily 18y agoOf the successful startups I can think of off the top of my head, few - if any - were first to market. Especially with new technologies being riskier and more expensive, it seems the wisest thing for a cash-strapped startup is to stick with whats popular. Though avoiding risk is probably not a common trait among tech entrepreneurs.
- yters 18y agoI guess if I want to be cutting edge I have to either be academia or military, huh?