Don't Cut Out the Middleman--Become One(entrepreneur.com)

21 pointsby gehantvor 17 Jahren7 comments

http://www.entrepreneur.com/startingabusiness/businessideas/article203310.html

7 comments

kravvor 17 Jahren

More I think about it - those that can't do, pontificate. Just build s__t that creates value or efficiency - whether you're a middleman or not.

Reading these articles is like peeing in the wind. You get wet and you stink. Instead, go in the cave and just....build....s__t!

derefrvor 17 Jahren

So, by "these articles," you mean... HN? Why are you pontificating here, then?

kravvor 17 Jahren

Nope, meant those long blog posts. But you make a good point.

jsm386vor 17 Jahren

I guess they didn't get Sarah Lacy's memo: http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/09/17/memo-to-start-ups-you%E...

clarification edit: Just pointing it out. Don't agree with her oversimplified (and 37 signals s vs n link-bait style post) essay

kravvor 17 Jahren

eBay's a middleman. So's Google (for information). Being a middleman is fine - just add some value and efficiency in the process.

dtapvor 17 Jahren

I don't think you need to add anything. As you get better at matching buyers and sellers you get closer to equilibrium and make everyone happier.

dzlobinvor 17 Jahren

Except the company who tried to kill Octopart( see pg's startup school 08 talk.)