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(Not the OP) I've read PG's article, and it makes sense, but it narrowly fits YC's model and leaves out lean, bootstrapped companies. For that reason, I prefer
by ihaveajob 13y ago
(Not the OP) I've read PG's article, and it makes sense, but it narrowly fits YC's model and leaves out lean, bootstrapped companies. For that reason, I prefer Steve Blank's definition: "An organization in search of a repeatable, scalable business model". There's a good discussion here: http://www.quora.com/What-is-the-definition-of-a-startup http://www.quora.com/What-is-the-definition-of-a-startup
- greghinch 13y agoThat sounds more like the definition of a franchise business. Which may or may not be a startup as well, depending on how you go after growth
- benologist 13y agoYou're far too concerned with a (buzz)word that loosely fits many, many businesses and definitions and isn't as exclusive or elite or prestigious as you may feel.