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Re:Ask HN: How did you get your product idea? by steve_mobs on Thursday August 13, 2009 @02:03AM (#760112)
its all about identifying problems. if your product doesn't solve a problem then it won't be profitable. The bigger the problem the more money you can make.

Furthermore, you need to be on top of how technology, politics, and the legal system is changing business environments because these three factors creates opportunities that otherwise would not be possible before.

If you can make connections horizontally rather than vertically you can be a very successful entrepreneur.

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Re:Ask HN: How did you get your product idea? by wlievens on Thursday August 13, 2009 @04:41AM (#760308)
> If you can make connections horizontally rather than vertically you can be a very successful entrepreneur.

By this you mean getting to know people outside your current industry or sector? Or do I misunderstand you?

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