Ask HN: Should I continue with my idea even though it already exists? 2 points by max0563 9y ago ↗ HN
[–] Arcsech 9y ago ↗ If you have a way to improve on the existing product, then absolutely - that can be through the product itself, pricing, service, whatever. Alternatively, if you think it would be educational for you to build, then go ahead. [–] max0563 9y ago ↗ That is very true, thanks. The educational point is great too.
[–] prostoalex 9y ago ↗ Google wasn't the first search engine, and Facebook wasn't the first social network.Peter Thiel in "Zero to One" has a great chapter on "Last-Mover Advantage". [–] philippz 9y ago ↗ Oh, i just read that one a few days before. Really good point.
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[ 15.9 ms ] story [ 1843 ms ] threadPeter Thiel in "Zero to One" has a great chapter on "Last-Mover Advantage".