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The secret lever Replit pulled to scale ahead of its competition | Amjad Masad (Co-founder and CEO)

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The Decision to Be Multi-Language and Challenging Silicon Valley Dogma

The decision to be multi-language from the beginning was agonizing due to the Silicon Valley dogma of doing one thing and doing it right. While Silicon Valley emphasizes simplicity in product design, Chinese software companies like ByteDance and TikTok showcase rapid growth and ambition by offering a wide range of features. This challenges the traditional Silicon Valley model of narrow focus and suggests that in mature technology phases, being more ambitious may be necessary for success. The success of startups like OpenAI, requiring multi-billion dollar investments to enter the market, indicates a shift in the technology landscape from previous Silicon Valley epochs.

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