The NFX Podcast The Founders' List: Mind the Moat: Notes on 7 Powers (written by Hamilton Helmer) from Flo Crivello (Founder & CEO Teamflow)
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Apr 30, 2021 AI Snips
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The Importance of Moats
- Moats are barriers protecting businesses from competition.
- They're crucial even for revolutionary products, ensuring profits aren't eroded.
Munger's Textile Mill Anecdote
- Charlie Munger recounts Warren Buffett's textile mill anecdote.
- It illustrates how innovation benefits consumers without strong moats.
Economies of Scale
- Economies of scale are crucial, especially with low marginal costs like in software.
- Scaling provides advantages and enables reinvestment for sustained growth.