Like apple, google wasn’t first in their fields. I suspect those ahead of or moving with these companies had distracted or disinterested management or were jus

Like apple, google wasn’t first in their fields. I suspect those ahead of or moving with these companies had distracted or disinterested management or were just not paying attention and thought their lead was insurmountable. All businesses have to deal with this problem, but I think it’s especially common when a new area is opening up - things that are too small for the spreadsheet aren’t worth talking about. Software is a business where “a few people in their garage” are fully capable of putting a dent in the universe.