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Sure, startups & companies should operate worldwide, but the Samwer business model is really scummy. I could understand if they would build the clone with the b
by shell0x 14y ago
Sure, startups & companies should operate worldwide, but the Samwer business model is really scummy. I could understand if they would build the clone with the background to avoid monopols, but they just try to fill a niche market with a stolen idea and make money with it. Just look at http://www.lazada.com.my/ http://www.lazada.com.my/, an amazon clone for countries, where amazon doesn't operate(d) yet. They even use the same layout. I wouldn't say that cloning something is bad in general, if your main focus lies on the extension of an existing idea, but the Samwer brothers nearly copy the idea 1:1 without innovation and creativity and sell it to the mother company later. Thats a really bad motivation for the real entrepreneurs, who try to be innovative. Startups should really start worldwide, to avoid that these copycats make further money with their ideas.
- therandomguy 14y agoYou are assuming that all businesses should innovate. That is not true. Mostly businesses are about execution and price. Samwer is playing by the rules and winning.
- yen223 14y agoAs a Malaysian, I know more people here who use Amazon.com than those who use Lazada.com.my, even though Amazon doesn't technically serve our country. Branding and the first-mover advantage are very important.