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Podcast: The CTO Show with Mehmet Gonullu
Episode: #88 Embracing Independence: Weighing the Risks of Platform and Vendor Lock-In for Startups and Solopreneurs
Description: In the past 2-3 weeks, I started to see discussions around some changes affecting startups, solopreneurs, and indie makers because of other platforms or vendors changing their pricing model, APIs, and so on. Today I am sharing my personal views on the critical topic of platform and vendor lock-in for startups and solopreneurs. Discover the opportunities and risks associated with building on existing platforms or relying on specific vendors, and learn why it's essential to carefully assess these risks to maintain independence in the ever-evolving business landscape.