Comments on: The Tough Times http://www.jonefox.com/blog/2008/11/22/the-tough-times/ My rants, ramblings, and random thoughts Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:14:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Paul_sanderson_ http://www.jonefox.com/blog/2008/11/22/the-tough-times/comment-page-1/#comment-716 Paul_sanderson_ Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:34:01 +0000 http://jonefox.com/blog/?p=98#comment-716 Jon_ right on. i would add that start ups are all about being more innovative and bringing new and disruptive tech to market. when times are good, the 800 pound gorrillas in the category may also be investing in similiar innovations. when they are bad, they typically shelve these new initiatives and stick with products that are producing revenue now. this is the best time for a start up to invest heavily in everything they need to get market share. Jon_

right on.

i would add that start ups are all about being more innovative and bringing new and disruptive tech to market. when times are good, the 800 pound gorrillas in the category may also be investing in similiar innovations. when they are bad, they typically shelve these new initiatives and stick with products that are producing revenue now. this is the best time for a start up to invest heavily in everything they need to get market share.

]]> By: David G. Cohen http://www.jonefox.com/blog/2008/11/22/the-tough-times/comment-page-1/#comment-715 David G. Cohen Sun, 23 Nov 2008 02:48:58 +0000 http://jonefox.com/blog/?p=98#comment-715 Wow, great post Jon. It reminds me of Intense Debate. It was at times a rough ride, as any startup will be. You stayed positive and made it work amazingly well. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on positive thinking and positive action. Wow, great post Jon. It reminds me of Intense Debate. It was at times a rough ride, as any startup will be. You stayed positive and made it work amazingly well. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on positive thinking and positive action.

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