This ties into a question I was going to ask as a discussion item... how far "ahead of the curve" is best for startups, in terms of maximizing chances of succe

This ties into a question I was going to ask as a discussion item... how far "ahead of the curve" is best for startups, in terms of maximizing chances of success? Obviously one can be too far ahead of the curve, and the market, and run out of cash before you can get profitable, but neither do you want to be a me-too player in a crowded market where differentiation is difficult (and the best-funded player wins). Where's the sweet spot?