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When a company describes their purpose to "push humanity further" it gives the impression that the main function of the company is to procure investment and foster a narrative-based exit. "Storybook" organizations are more financial instruments than actual firms. They cover themselves in "innovation theater" to provide the impression of a technology too complex and innovative to price future cash flows, giving them license to over-indulge in "potential" successes within their projections. The story, rather than the firm becomes the main basis of value.


If you can't describe to your target audience what you're building in 1-2 short sentences, then you're most likely not building anything valuable.




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