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would you post a link to such job postings? one reason some may not want to post would be bc they are startups and they dont want others to copy their busines
by b0o 15y ago
would you post a link to such job postings?
one reason some may not want to post would be bc they are startups and they dont want others to copy their business. i am in such a business and it would hurt me greatly if others started doing what i do and lose my "monopoly". In addition, it would increase the chances of a decrease in valuation should someone wish to acquire the company.
- blhack 15y agoEverything listed here: http://news.ycombinator.com/jobs http://news.ycombinator.com/jobs
- ig1 15y agoIf your business is relying upon no-competition then you're dead long term anyway. If you're building a successful business then you will get people copying you, you need a better strategy than secrecy to survive. If your idea is easily replicable then why would anyone want to acquire you rather than just copy you ?
- b0o 15y agothe question was: why people post obscure job postings. My answer was 'to preserve their secrets', supposedly to obtain a large market share before the competition arrives, and to possibly patent any ideas before anyone can even come in, thus ensuring your firm to have an advantage in the long run. Secrecy wouldn't be their only tool, it's just one of the tools start-ups can use to keep their Furthermore, yes my business idea is easily replicable, but my knowledge and expertise in my field makes me better than others. Say, if i was in the "ice cream" business, well, anyone can make "ice cream", but i use the best damn "ingredients" while selling my "ice cream" at a higher, yet reasonable price for the increase in quality. Now, that would be a reason why others would want to acquire me, even more so if I had a patent on my "ice cream" making ideas.