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Tech Wreck Scar Tissue & AI Hype with Steve Milunovich

Apr 30, 2025
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ANECDOTE

90s Hardware Boom and Bust

  • Steve Milunovich recalls covering hardware companies during the 90s tech boom and bust.
  • He witnessed firsthand the rise and fall of firms like Dell, Sun Microsystems, and Cisco during the internet expansion and crash.
INSIGHT

Mag7's Market Dominance Challenge

  • The current tech giants may maintain their dominance due to vast installed bases and cash flow.
  • However, discerning the next market leader remains challenging despite these giants' strengths.
INSIGHT

Platform Companies' Network Effect

  • Platform companies create value mostly outside their own walls via ecosystems.
  • Their network effects and high margins result in faster growth and increased strength as they scale.
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