When to Dig a Moat

I was lucky to begin my startup career in 2009 on the heels of two cataclysmic events: AWS launched in 2006 (cloud computing) and Apple’s App Store followed in 2008 (mobile era). Both of these moments dramatically lowered barriers to entry, and created a level playing field for young, less experienced founders. I wasn’t a builder (I created my firs... See more