Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

>That's to be expected - press releases focus on super-optimistic specs and timelines.

It is only in US and Silicon Valley that it is called Super Optimistic. Many parts of the world look at the difference in projected TimeLine from 2020 to 2029 ( A difference of 9X ) and we call that BS or flat out lying.




mid-2020s should probably be read as more ~2025 +/- 1


> mid-2020s should probably be read as more ~2025 +/- 1

Estimating mid-2020s on a start-up’s new platform and landing it in 2028 is a massive win and far from B.S.


My fault. In that case those statement are perfectly fine in my book. Thanks for pointing it out.




Consider applying for YC's Summer 2025 batch! Applications are open till May 13

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: