Re:We raised a bunch of money
by matwood on Wednesday June 28, 2023 @12:55PM
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I would also add to your point that starting a business is easier than it has ever been. While far from perfect, the internet has been an amazing equalizer.
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On the one hand, it makes it easy for you to reach customers.
On the other hand, it makes it easy for your competitors to reach customers.
I'd argue that, on the whole, the internet has made starting "just an idea and a garage" businesses harder, because they now face immediate, maximally-funded competition. Whereas pre-Internet they would have been geographically/physically protected for awhile.
True, net win for customers, efficiency, etc. (maybe). But you couldn't start a Starbucks these days.