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I was always incredulous at how many free credits AWS hands out to startups (up to $100K per startup), but then every time I see an article like this I'm remind
by smallgovt 8y ago
I was always incredulous at how many free credits AWS hands out to startups (up to $100K per startup), but then every time I see an article like this I'm reminded how large the recurring infrastructure bill can be for a successful business. Such a great business for Amazon.
- ceejayoz 8y agoIt's quite clever, too, as it likely encourages setups that are pretty inefficient on long-term AWS spend.
- ams6110 8y agoIt's like the apocryphal drug dealer who gives out free doses to unwitting kids until they are hooked.
- genericone 8y agoThis article is one of the first shots fired in the 'War on Clouds'.
- tome 8y agoHmm, it's like early stage funding and then reaping the benefits from the small number who make it to unicorn level ...
- h1d 8y agoI thought they make more than the shopping division.