The Concepts

Startups vs Agencies

Agencies build projects for clients. Startups build scalable products. Two very different operating models , don't confuse them.

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This is a major misunderstanding.

Agencies

Agencies build projects for clients. They are usually:

  • Service businesses
  • Project based
  • Revenue focused
  • Delivery focused

Startups

Startups build scalable products. They focus on:

  • Product market fit
  • Growth
  • Technology
  • Scale
  • Venture growth
  • Long term value creation
These are very different operating models.