Many startup business models have no chance of becoming profitable unless they reach a certain scale, but they might have less than 1% probability of reaching that scale. Making it scalable is easy work since it is deterministic, but growing customers is not.
Another perspective is that the defacto purpose of startups (and projects at random companies) may actually be work experience and rehearsal for the day the founders and friends get to interview at an actual FAANG.
I think the author's “dress for the job you want, not the job you have” nails it.
Another perspective is that the defacto purpose of startups (and projects at random companies) may actually be work experience and rehearsal for the day the founders and friends get to interview at an actual FAANG.
I think the author's “dress for the job you want, not the job you have” nails it.