Article · Medium article

How Important Is Domain Expertise in Building a B2B Public Company? The Evidence Is Mixed

Jason Lemkin · SaaStr (Jason Lemkin) Free Intermediate

A balanced look at the evidence: deep expertise speeds decisions and credibility, but a large share of billion dollar founders had little relevant background. It helps you weigh your specific situation instead of assuming you are unqualified. Read it to decide honestly whether to build now or spend time closing the gap first.

• Insiders decide faster and speak the customer's language sooner
• Many huge companies were built by founders with no relevant resume
• The real question is whether you can close the gap quickly enough