Partner relentlessly, or do it yourself? New ventures face this question early on, whether they are housed inside big corporations or small start-ups. A lot of business literature advocates teaming up wherever possible to open the doors to new ideas, draw on the unique strengths of others, and speed time to market. So why have some of the hottest new businesses been throwing out this idea in favor of going it alone?
In Praise of Going it Alone
Partner relentlessly, or do it yourself? New ventures face this question early on, whether they are housed inside big corporations or small start-ups. A lot of business literature advocates teaming up wherever possible to open the doors to new ideas, draw on the unique strengths of others, and speed time to market. So why have […]
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