Andrew Chen
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
It’s hard to be a product without a strong theory of distribution Here’s a common startup situation. 99% of startups are not differentiated on their underlying technology, and there is very little engineering risk involved. A team busts their ass for months building the first version of their product.
Andrew Chen
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
and finally, what happens when my “X for Y” startup idea is taken? People love describing startups as “X for Y” — why? ” In fact, Marketwatch did an analysis of startup company descriptions and found that startups often compared themselves to other companies in their descriptions.
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Business of Software Conference
MAY 18, 2023
Market Insight Every company, every startup, has that insight, they’re just not conscious of what it is. Defining the problem does not give you a differentiated starting point – you’re defining the problem the same way as your competitors. The problem is not your differentiation. That’s what wins deals.
Intercom, Inc.
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Every startup I talk to shares the same core problem: “ Last year was great, this year is not, we need to grow faster, any ideas Des?” Meanwhile, there were more and more new startups being formed, who had more money than ever before. If their value isn’t differentiated (i.e. Why talk about reacceleration?
Andrew Chen
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
and finally, what happens when my “X for Y” startup idea is taken? People love describing startups as “X for Y” — why? ” In fact, Marketwatch did an analysis of startup company descriptions and found that startups often compared themselves to other companies in their descriptions.
The Accidental Product Manager
DECEMBER 11, 2023
At the same time other companies are starting to use carbon-neutral products to differentiate themselves from their competitors. Product managers at bigger consumer goods conglomerates tend to move more slowly than startups. The thinking is that it gives customers an option and gives them a choice.
Andrew Chen
AUGUST 8, 2023
during my travel. We do that by building a team that’s “games native” A major part of a16z’s differentiation has been our Operating Team that helps companies. Everyone has a startup mindset we all act like owners and work without clear directives. I have a long topic list to go through.
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