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I think "of your field" mightn't apply as much when it comes to tech entrepreneurship. Facebook didn't solve a CS problem, but it did solve a social problem. Ai

by jfoster 14y ago

I think "of your field" mightn't apply as much when it comes to tech entrepreneurship. Facebook didn't solve a CS problem, but it did solve a social problem. Airbnb too solved a travel problem rather than a CS problem.

nostrademons 14y ago
"Of your field" applies to the market, not the technology, for startups. Facebook was in the college student market; they realized that the most important problem for college students was "I met this cute guy/girl at a party; how do I get laid?" and solved that problem. AirBnB is in the travel market; they realized the most important problem was "How do I find a place to stay cheaply?" and solved that problem.