Don't Cut Out the Middleman--Become One

21 points by gehant 16 years ago | 7 comments

krav 16 years ago |

eBay's a middleman. So's Google (for information). Being a middleman is fine - just add some value and efficiency in the process.

dtap 16 years ago | |

I don't think you need to add anything. As you get better at matching buyers and sellers you get closer to equilibrium and make everyone happier.

dzlobin 16 years ago | | |

Except the company who tried to kill Octopart( see pg's startup school 08 talk.)

krav 16 years ago |

More I think about it - those that can't do, pontificate. Just build s__t that creates value or efficiency - whether you're a middleman or not.

Reading these articles is like peeing in the wind. You get wet and you stink. Instead, go in the cave and just....build....s__t!

derefr 16 years ago | |

So, by "these articles," you mean... HN? Why are you pontificating here, then?

krav 16 years ago | | |

Nope, meant those long blog posts. But you make a good point.

jsm386 16 years ago |

clarification edit: Just pointing it out. Don't agree with her oversimplified (and 37 signals s vs n link-bait style post) essay