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Why start-ups fail
August 16, 2007 /
Most start-ups fail. There are lots of reasons, but in my experience, the most common cause is that they develop technology and not products. Lots of people confuse the two terms, but the distinction is critical in start-ups. Here’s why.
According to the book Marketing High Technology by the field’s godfather, Bill Davidow, "Marketing must invent complete products and drive them to commanding positions in defensible market segments." Bill called this the Strategic Principle.
Posted by Steve Tobak
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