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It might work for software startups, but for almost any kind of hardware or biotech startup, you're going to need funding.
by tachyonbeam 6y ago
It might work for software startups, but for almost any kind of hardware or biotech startup, you're going to need funding.
- mch82 6y agoA key to changing this is to invest in public research universities that release research papers publicly & emphasize reducing the cost of manufacturing & distribution. Another key is to fund nonprofit foundations that act as custodians of science & engineering tech released under open source licenses. Software startups are possible because manufacturing costs have been minimized to near zero & key tech is effectively public domain. Hardware is about 20 years behind the curve, but open hardware licenses are appearing & patents expire quicker than copyrights.
- tachyonbeam 6y agoI would add to that: encouraging people to choose open standards and technologies over closed systems that promote vendor lock-in.