Marty Cagan, Author at Silicon Valley Product Group · Marty Cagan
articleprincipleDisruption and Denial
15 June 2025Product
When the Internet emerged in the mid-1990’s, it seemed clear to me and many others that we were entering a new era of technology, one where our devices and our servers would all be connected, and where data would largely be stored in the cloud. The Internet was essentially a new platform, and a large... The post Disruption and Denial appeared first on Silicon Valley Product Group.
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What a founder can learn
Founder takeaway
When a foundational technology changes how products connect, operate, or store data, treat it as a potential platform shift—not merely a feature trend. Identify which assumptions behind your product and business model may no longer hold, then test them before the market forces a response.
Why it matters
Founders who remain attached to assumptions formed under the previous platform can miss new customer expectations and sources of advantage. Early, evidence-based adaptation preserves strategic options while change is still manageable.