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I think this article isn't describing startups so much as startup ideas, and/or very early startups that have yet to demonstrate the elusive product/market fit.

I think this article isn't describing startups so much as startup ideas, and/or very early startups that have yet to demonstrate the elusive product/market fit. Once you've proven that your Hoverboard works, and that it really is a Hoverboard ("an idea that, if it works, will practically sell itself") then it isn't really a Hoverboard anymore. And once your Twitter concept has users and a viable business model it isn't a Twitter anymore. Ironically, AirBNB is no longer a Twitter startup, but Twitter arguably still is. ;)

bennyfreshness 15y ago
Good point, although I'd argue Twitter has shown its product/market fit (political strife/breaking news/Bieber).. Also, I agree, my comment is off topic, but I'm a bit tired of poor little AirBnB (now valued at $1 billion) not getting credit for sticking their noses in and bravely creating a new market.. PG might agree w/ me http://www.paulgraham.com/airbnb.html http://www.paulgraham.com/airbnb.html