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Re:Ask PG: Is RFS3 "Things built on Twitter" still sensible ... by jarek on Friday August 03, 2012 @12:29AM (#4332545)
I'd argue the fact YC is an American incubator also has a lot to do with who YC companies target. A lot of internet VC-backed startups don't particularly depend on their users spending money.
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Re:Ask PG: Is RFS3 "Things built on Twitter" still sensible ... by wheels on Friday August 03, 2012 @01:01AM (#4332627)
My point was (fairly obviously) an analogy. However, almost all startups have one of two business models: either they sell things to their customers, or they sell advertising space to people who want to sell things to their customers. Both require customers who spend money.
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Re:Ask PG: Is RFS3 "Things built on Twitter" still sensible ... by graue on Friday August 03, 2012 @01:56AM (#4332773)
Remember, if you're selling ad space, the advertiser is the customer. The user is the product. Nitpicky, but important. Your explanation works if you replace "customers" with "users".
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