Why to Not Not Start a Startup

Why to Not Not Start a Startup:

If you don't think you're smart enough to start a startup doing something technically difficult, just write enterprise software. Enterprise software companies aren't technology companies, they're sales companies, and sales depends mostly on effort.

A great quote from Paul Graham. It clearly calls out the major problem with enterprise hardware and software. The primary concern is not a good product. It's a product you can sell. I don't trust sales people to design and write good software. Just like I don't trust my self to perform surgery. When your primary focus is on sales, and your organization is run by sales people, you don't end up with quality products. Especially when your trying to sell to managers who won't actually be getting into the details of implementing what ever it is your selling.