khmel

FB search as it is not capable to become kickass end-user-oriented product yet, it's more like a set of technologies that could be used by app developers to create cool dating\hiring\recommendation services and widgets using real-time api requests. The best apps will be acquired by Fb or just copied :)

Problem with MVP is the loss aversion bias + limited resources that entrepreneurs have - often 'lean' founders choose idea that is close to existing business process \ customer habits or investment trends (this decreases risk to lose) and then 'pivot' changing small things - one thing at a time trying to get the new service. It works well for theatretical improvisation and business improvements, but will not put product away from existing trends. For the same reason, Silicon Valley is sometimes too trendy and short-sighted. Many big ideas emerged outside of the Valley and then came here to 'pivot'

Vagina rocks! This topic would never get so much attention if this would be 'Hacking my ... nose, knee, hand etc..'. Some star topics are easy to predict.

Nerds have their own weaknesses