If I were to use the 80/20 rule here - at least for startups - I'd say it's the opposite. Only a very inefficient company would have 20% coding time. I imagine

If I were to use the 80/20 rule here - at least for startups - I'd say it's the opposite. Only a very inefficient company would have 20% coding time. I imagine the scales start turning the other way as companies grow, which is exactly why big companies move slowly. What you're describing is work that is riddled with red-tape. Some of it might be necessary, but 80% is a bit too high.