>>> To some extent, the initial product wasn't important. I am not sure if I agree with this. I think a good initial product choice is really important to gai

>>> To some extent, the initial product wasn't important. I am not sure if I agree with this. I think a good initial product choice is really important to gain the much needed initial traction. If the initial product is good, the potential users will resonate with it. They will think 'Yeah! I want it!'. They will think 'Yeah! These <initial_product> could be so much more convenient to use / cooler'. You get the idea. But nowadays, few people use radios other than a car radio. It's much harder for the users to resonate and see what problem it solves for them.