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When a startup says anything, you should hear "we plan to use this to get hella rich". There is no such thing as a startup with altruistic intent.
by beaconstudios 5y ago
When a startup says anything, you should hear "we plan to use this to get hella rich".
There is no such thing as a startup with altruistic intent.
- moonchrome 5y agoAltruistic startup = a non profit ?
- beaconstudios 5y agoNon profits and charities can certainly be altruistic.
- WanderPanda 5y agoBut it is also not zero sum. Long term viable companies provide a higher value to their customers than the price they charge.
- pinky1417 5y agoTo reductio ad absurdum that - every time you see any marketing, eg “Drink Coca-Cola because it’s refreshing”, you should hear “Drink Coca-Cola because it’ll make us money.” To your point though: “democratize x” makes my eyes roll. It’s overused hip marketing speak.
- beaconstudios 5y agoThat's accurate though; coca cola don't care about whether you're refreshed unless it's profitable to them. The refreshment is the means towards the end of profit.
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