Re:The new Dropbox
by mannykannot on Wednesday June 12, 2019 @11:17AM
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> That might be common, but it hardly seems inevitable.
You have circularized the discussion. Solatic's post is not suggesting that it is inevitable, as it is a response to the question "what's wrong with doing one thing well?"
It's called the Innovator's Dilemma.[1]
... so you're saying the first-mover begins coasting and fails to invest in its product, while the plucky upstart puts in novel research and development.
That might be common, but it hardly seems inevitable. If anything the 'old guard' should have a relative advantage from better know-how, including knowledge of what pitfalls to avoid.
The true underlying issue might be the false assumption that market position is durable, rather than purchased with a depreciating investment in tooling, process, and technology.