Ask HN: Will the winner take all in the software world?

#1

Post by _Yassine_ » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 4:55 PM UTC

In a world of venture backed startups and tech giants. Apart from niche ideas, how can smaller companies find their advantage?

Re: Ask HN: Will the winner take all in the software world?

#2

Post by sharemywin » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 5:02 PM UTC

It will probably be more like a cartel. gives the illusion of choice but not really.

Re: Ask HN: Will the winner take all in the software world?

#3

Post by _Yassine_ » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 5:08 PM UTC

sharemywin wrote: post #2

It will probably be more like a cartel. gives the illusion of choice but not really.

Yep absolutely, when I see how Facebook is relentless about getting into everything they can get themselves into ( which they have the right to do ) in a plan that almost looks like world domination, I wonder how small startups can survive if these companies try to take them out.

Re: Ask HN: Will the winner take all in the software world?

#4

Post by codegladiator » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 6:37 PM UTC

customer service

Re: Ask HN: Will the winner take all in the software world?

#5

Post by _Yassine_ » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 8:26 PM UTC

codegladiator wrote: post #4

customer service

meaning that smaller companies care more, is that what you mean?

Re: Ask HN: Will the winner take all in the software world?

#6

Post by codegladiator » Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 8:32 PM UTC

_Yassine_ wrote: post #5

codegladiator wrote: post #4

customer service

meaning that smaller companies care more, is that what you mean?

Yes