Feature wars are unwinnable. Bigger competitors will always have more features. I compete on: - Speed (faster to value) - Simplicity (easier to use) - Focus (better at one thing) - Service (more responsive support) - Price (or premium positioning) Pick dimensions where more resources don't guarantee victory. How do you compete?

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