Comment on Ask HN: Competitor wants to license components of our technologyComments−JSeymourATL12ywhat circumstances do you think it would make sense?Increased cash-flow, future partnership opportunities, market validation, etc...−PabloOsinagaOP12ythose are certainly some of the benefits, while the cons being equalizing your product advantage, getting distracted, and a few more.I guess the question is under what circumstances do you think the pros outweight the cons ?−JSeymourATL12yThe Pro vs Con calculus can be subjective. Ultimately, knowing the people involved will be the critical success factor.
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Increased cash-flow, future partnership opportunities, market validation, etc...
those are certainly some of the benefits, while the cons being equalizing your product advantage, getting distracted, and a few more.
I guess the question is under what circumstances do you think the pros outweight the cons ?
The Pro vs Con calculus can be subjective. Ultimately, knowing the people involved will be the critical success factor.