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Ask HN: Competing with a Prior Employer

Supposing you worked for a firm that did not require you to sign a non-compete, does not have any discernible IP, and has since been sold to another firm that you have no relationship with - would you consider launching a competing product?
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Re:Ask HN: Competing with a Prior Employer by deanalevitt on Wednesday May 01, 2019 @01:10PM (#19799276)
Sure! Why not? You've got the experience, expertise and no contractual obligation. If you think you can compete, go for it.