TLDR Tech / Dev
Competition is not market validation
A high level of competition in a startup market does not automatically equate to market validation or a large, viable opportunity. Often, such crowded spaces arise from an oversupply of investment money, an abundance of founders and easily reproducible ideas, or readily available low-cost infrastructure. Conversely, crowded markets can also signify fragmented needs better served by consulting, or perfectly efficient markets where products are commoditized and profits are slim.
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