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		billydean on March 28, 2009 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: IPhone Mock-up Creator If you still think it's all about a "killer app idea" and not timing, execution, marketing and a million other things, you're doing it wrong.

st3fan on March 29, 2009 [–]

Of course there is more to it. But every app starts with a (unique) idea. Think of it as a stealth startup. We do that for a reason too ...

stevejalim on March 29, 2009 | [–]

'Killer' ideas don't necessarily have to be unique. Just better, so they disrupt the existing market enough to get ahead.

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