Diaz: Velocity is the only true sustainable competitive advantage
Ariel Diaz · Why Velocity is the #1 Sustainable Advantage · May 29, 2023 · at 7:54
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Ariel Diaz, co-founder of Vendr, summarizes his thesis on startup moats and competitive strategy in modern software markets.
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“More opportunities, resources, and tooling reduces the barrier to entry. Increases competition, resulting in velocity being the only true sustainable advantage.”
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