Very common specially now, many companies have popped up which charge competitive rates for development.
Keep in mind, most startups are simply CRUD apps where you don't need much technology.
Keep in mind, most startups are simply CRUD apps where you don't need much technology.
Think of Dropbox or Instagram or even Amazon
What's there which technologically can't be replicated given enough money?
It's the userbase/network effect which can't be reflected if given