Masters of Scale Marc Andreessen: The 6 secrets of great timing
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Jan 4, 2022 
Marc Andreessen, an early internet pioneer and venture capitalist, shares his insights on the critical role of timing in entrepreneurship. He discusses how getting timing right can propel a startup while the wrong timing can lead to its downfall. Drawing from personal experiences, he highlights six key strategies for successful timing decisions. The conversation also touches on the lessons learned from innovative failures, the importance of supporting unconventional ideas, and how personal stories can shape actions and connect communities.
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Timing as the Biggest Risk
- Timing is the biggest entrepreneurial risk, exceeding financing, hiring, partnerships, and competition.
- Market readiness for your product is key, as good ideas can fail due to an unprepared market.
Silicon Valley in 1993
- When Marc Andreessen arrived in Silicon Valley in 1993, it felt like everyone's timing was off.
- There were innovative spurts, but the ecosystem, filled with malaise and the belief that Japan would dominate technology, couldn't support them.
Early iPhone Attempts
- Companies like Apple tried building iPhones and iPads in the late 80s and early 90s, but they flopped.
- General Magic's similar product, shipped 20 years before the iPhone, also failed due to the market not being ready.