“Don’t build a product that solves a temporary deficiency in the platform” —
Nitin Bhartiya
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Right, but if you build something in hopes of either getting bought or getting crushed by the host platform, that’s a pretty dangerous game to be playing. It’s best to exploit the gap to help you build something you believe can be independent. If you don’t see a path to independence, then you should still build it if you want it, but be aware of the risks