Corporates take big risks and have money. Then why startups exist?
1. Corporates hate UNCERTAINTY: They take risk by building scenarios & models, so avoids whats uncertain
2. Less data: Before AirBnB they cudnt model market size of ppl renting beds
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More than corporates, it's the extensive shareholders that hates uncertainty and risks.. and that's why it's difficult to do anything unless you hold a major stake
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Corporates take big risks and have money. Then why startups exist?
1. Corporates hate UNCERTAINTY: They take risk by building scenarios & models, so avoids whats uncertain
2. Less data: Before AirBnB they cudnt model market size of ppl renting beds
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