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Garry Tan@garrytan

Of the big 5 tech firms I think startupdom (and the Fortune 500) should fear Amazon the most Spartan values, fearless in the face of competition, fine with lower margin, and not afraid to touch atoms and the real world

568 likes14 repliesPosted Dec 14, 2019

View the original on X Written by Garry Tan. Captured Sep 4, 2026.

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Written from experience rather than as advice, which is harder to argue with.
Short enough to read in full without expanding, which removes a step before the point lands.

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Hook: Leads with a number
Structure: Hook → Landing
Style: Conversational paragraphs at a steady pace.
Tone: personal
Written for: Founders and operators

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