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What wins in business: strong distribution with a weak product, or a strong product with weak distribution?

Google is finally starting to impress on the product the distribution advantage will kick in shortly- a good reminder when distribution is proprietary, distribution wins example Comcast VS Netflix, when distribution is commoditized best product wins

Obsessing over distribution is good, but it doesn’t help with when your product has high churn. Churn will always outpace the distribution and hence the growth. Building a good product is still number one priority.

Everything else is secondary — pushing your mental limits is primary. Lifting weights is secondary; the will to push one more rep is primary. Reading books is secondary; the discipline to sit and focus is primary. Success is secondary; the mindset to

DISTRIBUTION AND VIRALITY Many people in Silicon Valley like to focus on building products that are, in the famous words of the late Steve Jobs, "insanely great." Great products are certainly a positive, but the cold and unromantic fact is that a g

As a founder, you have to focus on this: Distribution. Distribution will be your moat in 2025 and beyond. A good product alone won't do it anymore.

Winning Through Unmatched Reach! 🚀 Companies like Apple, Amazon and Nike dominate by controlling their distribution channels ensuring products reach customers faster and more efficiently. A strong distribution moat keeps competitors out! 📦🔥

Bro Tip Make it your goal as a founder to always be selling and always be marketing your startups product because distribution is king.

a16z’s Top 8 Tips Every First-Time Founder Must Know 🚀From achieving product-market fit to building a strong sales team and leveraging past insights—these proven strategies will set your startup up for long-term success.