84K views · 696 reactions | Building on top of someone else’s platform is the fastest way to launch, but it might be the quickest way to get wiped out. Angel investor Jason Calacanis dropped a critical warning for developers about platform risk. When you build your product using major APIs, those tech giants are watching every single move. They track your usage data, analyze what features are exploding, and see exactly where your revenue comes from. If your tool gets enough traction, nothing stops the main platform from cloning your best features directly into their native ecosystem. Overnight, your entire competitive advantage vanishes. To survive in this space, founders need to protect their IP, diversify their tech, and understand that API terms are rarely written in the developer’s favor. Are you building an independent product, or taking the risk on someone else’s foundation? Follow the page for more useful posts. #Startups #TechNews #SoftwareDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #SaaS | SpaceX Daily
