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I don't understand why transparent "content marketing" like this gets upvoted on hn. isn't the audience here savvy enough to recognize it for what it is? a comp

I don't understand why transparent "content marketing" like this gets upvoted on hn. isn't the audience here savvy enough to recognize it for what it is? a company trying to exaggerate its value prop.

anonu 8y ago
Generally, I'm in agreement with you guys on your views on CB Insights. But did you actually read this piece? This one happens to be well written: provides decent historical context and lays out the current landscape pretty well. I do think the author overhypes the disruption thesis. Bbg is still a fortress and it will take a decade or more to create viable alternatives to the terminal...