TLDR Founders · STRATEGIES & TACTICS

PLAYING TO WIN VERSUS PLAYING TO MAKE PLAN

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Summary from the TLDR Founders newsletter

This article discusses two different strategic approaches in the Silicon Valley software industry: "playing to win" and "playing to make plan". The former focuses on dominating a market and delivering significant returns to investors, while the latter aims to achieve steady growth and profitability targets. Companies should identify which approach they are taking and align their strategies, hiring practices, and operations accordingly to maximize their chances of success.