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Did you read the post? I ask because based on that comment it sounds like you didn't. We have enterprise customers - you don't need artificial lock-in for that
by zeeg 3y ago
Did you read the post? I ask because based on that comment it sounds like you didn't.
We have enterprise customers - you don't need artificial lock-in for that.
- xyzzy_plugh 3y agoI read the post, and discarding the fact that it's generally impolite to suggest otherwise, I disagree with what's written. It's not all about TAM. There are many problems out there with massive TAMs that can't reasonably support a profitable functioning venture. Enterprise in the most traditional sense is a game about huge deals with eye-watering cheques being signed. It's very much alive. It's perfectly fine to target just the top 500. You could even potentially close just the top 5 and retire in comfort. TFA's title, literally, is "Enterprise is Dead" -- it's anything but. The thinking in TFA isn't necessarily wrong but it is a sweeping generalization that I would even consider dangerous. You can absolutely enjoy massive success running a traditional sales pipeline and catering to the world's largest and most successful businesses. I'd rather have 50 customers each paying me $1MM/y than a million customers paying me $50/y.