Startups vs Big Companies

Comments debate how certain practices, policies, or strategies are feasible for large tech giants and enterprises with ample resources but pose significant challenges or risks for startups due to limited funds, unpredictability, and lack of scale.

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nate_martin Dec 3, 2015 View on HN

You're betting on a a startup's product to stick around longer than a tech giant's?

anon-3988 Aug 26, 2024 View on HN

This is fine for big companies and government but startups is going to die because of this.

tachyonbeam Mar 23, 2018 View on HN

This would make it very hard for startups to compete

meow_mix Jan 16, 2025 View on HN

this is not a good idea for most enterprise or even early-stage startupsI don't think their business seems impressive enough to really make this argument either

bbcbasic Jul 31, 2015 View on HN

Probably not a good idea for startups whose long term success is unpredictable though.

drx Aug 16, 2024 View on HN

Another advantage startups have over big companies.

rdlecler1 Mar 17, 2018 View on HN

Large corporation have the resources for this. Small startups that are built on an ecosystem of services do not.

izacus Feb 24, 2020 View on HN

No, it really isn't: https://danluu.com/startup-tradeoffs/

j_baker Apr 25, 2010 View on HN

Sadly, my experience is that they're scary to a lot of startups as well. Startups often have one or two former big company types working for them, which may be all that's needed to tip the scales against you.

notional Sep 23, 2020 View on HN

Startups don't usually have the backing of unlimited funds and warm bodies so it isn't really a fair comparison to make.