If the fastest company in a given market will win, then the most important thing for a tech startup is to maintain or increase development velocity over time. Sounds obvious, but very, very few startups explicitly state this as a goal.
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Assumptions in your statement: 1. "If the fastest company in a given market will win" - Not a given. 2. Your definition of speed relates to shipping features, what about the importance of shipping the right features? I agree that speed is key, but it's not the only thing.
