"In technology, long term thinking is impossible, because everything changes so fast, and the pace of change is quickening. The rules are Nobody knows when a sudden shift in technology will open up new markets and business models."
I agree with the idea that a startup's vision is subject to the shifts in technology around it. And for the same reasons that you point out, I agree that it does not make sense for all tech startups to be thinking too far ahead. However, you could also argue that the sudden shifts in technology happen because there are companies whose vision is BIG and executed as planned. Some companies are just more susceptible to technology changes because they're building on platforms that are susceptible to those changes.
But no, I have yet to build a successful company, so who am I to act like I know? :)
I agree with the idea that a startup's vision is subject to the shifts in technology around it. And for the same reasons that you point out, I agree that it does not make sense for all tech startups to be thinking too far ahead. However, you could also argue that the sudden shifts in technology happen because there are companies whose vision is BIG and executed as planned. Some companies are just more susceptible to technology changes because they're building on platforms that are susceptible to those changes.
But no, I have yet to build a successful company, so who am I to act like I know? :)