Change Quote by Andy Grove
“The Internet doesn't change everything. It doesn't change supply and demand. It doesn't magically allow you to build businesses by turning investors' money into operating expenses indefinitely. The money always runs out eventually.. the Internet doesn't change that, as we have seen.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public remarks on business strategy, 2005
The internet does not alter basic economic principles; it cannot sustain endless funding without real revenue.
In simple terms: Internet can't defy economics.
Focus on sustainable cash flow.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- startup funding
- venture capital
- operating expenses
- revenue models
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure revenue matches spending?
- What limits does the internet have on business models?
It may accelerate growth but cannot replace profit generation.