Remember that Microsoft started with a BASIC interpreter. Apple themselves started with a niche computer back then that sold to less 500 hobbyists at a hobbyist computer shop. The next Apple would also have to build something extremely niche that no one is paying attention to. Something like this.
The other side of the coin could be they’re getting funded because yc likes the founders :)
I think you're entirely correct. It's akin to hiring, sometimes the best prospect isn't the one with the most relevant experience.
YC is doing what they were created to do. To invest in extremely early stage startups no one is willing to bet on. But maybe their product is questioning a fundamental assumption that is outdated that has not been thrown out yet, given current technological advances. Who knows.
You could be right on founders. Founders are hungry people. If there is one thing I've learned in my short time on Earth is do not underestimate hungry people.
This is something that’s easily bootstrapped and which can be run as a lifestyle business at best.
My definition of an ideal calendar app is it would set the meetings I need for the right amount of time with the right people. It will obtain theoretical correct schedule S that maximizes my happiness and satisfaction on earth.
The design space is huge. Maybe cutting edge tech can help us get closer to the scheduler that we all need.
It’s comical that it even exists, and absurd that it’s received funding.
If they can actually sell a decent amount of these widgets, I can see them growing into something bigger in an adjacent space.
How do you feel about Framework?
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