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I run a small business, and know others who do the same. Honestly, I think pivoting is the norm rather than the exception.

Many of the people I know started in a similar place, but their businesses evolved into all kinds of weird and wacky enterprises.



I also run a small business and I agree with this. I think it becomes more notable when you have to change the heading on a large company and all its bureaucracy.


It really begs the question "what is a company?" if one can shift between such disparate markets. Surely mission doesn't define a company then. Perhaps ability to accumulate capital for a means?


An organized team of people used to working with each other?


This.

I had a client who once sold anti-virus software and even ZetaOS.

Somehow they pivoted to selling mobile speakers and toys.




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