WE NEED MORE VITAMIN PRODUCTS

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

The "vitamin vs painkiller" analogy in startups distinguishes between products that are nice-to-have enhancements (vitamins) and those that solve immediate problems (painkillers). Painkillers address existing issues, while vitamins, which gradually shift the focus from problem-solving to embracing new, benefit-driven standards, require patience and foresight.