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That would be my concern for this business. It'll disappear instantly when they do (and it's got to be a when, right?) but he's getting good value for moving quickly. Or maybe they get acquired.

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Why instantly? Is there not a market for more than one third party app with separate features? Does Stripe want to compete with Square, or are they focused on larger things? And if they do, I got nearly 5 years out of it, which is the longest job I’ve ever had, ironically.

When Stripe eats his lunch, he'll just find something else to simplify/solve they offer that's too complex, and probably still make money. They may even try and hire him as a product manager or something.

I guess it’s possible they’ll eat it, but they sort of already are. They get the benefits of my work on growth as they get their same fees and don’t have to dedicate anyone to an app.

That’s exactly how many back end payment processors work in Canada. Banks would even rather pay a third party to handle things like (what we have called) Interac email money transfers than do the work in house as it saves on large amounts of overhead, administrative and insurance costs.

You’ve got a good niche and I have to admit I’m envious of the position you’re in—that level of autonomy seems rare.

It’s also a stupidly great idea for non-technical trade and craft shows. No infra or complex setup needed. Smart. Well done.

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