Founders Should Quantify Their Products and Services Wherever Possible

Originally published 2023-12-13Robin’s commentary

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English translation of the Chinese post originally published 2023-12-13. Translated 2026-10-30 with AI assistance. Historical figures and claims have not been updated or independently verified. 中文原文

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Robin argues that founders should quantify their products and services as much as possible, rather than offering only empty narratives. Follow industry measurement standards where they exist. Where the industry has no such standards, there is a tremendous opportunity.

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Quantify products and services wherever possible.
Follow industry standards where they exist.
An absence of industry measurement standards is a tremendous opportunity.

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Full text — English translation

An article shared earlier this year, with an extra thought~ Robin: “When starting a business, quantify your products and services as much as possible, rather than offering only empty narratives. If there are industry standards, follow the industry’s measurement standards. If the industry has no measurement standards, you have a tremendous opportunity.”

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