Some of the best kept "under wraps" business models are in these areas. A surprising amount of interesting/challenging problems exist, and they have real impacts on peoples' lives.
They are traditionally backed by large companies, but a talented/knowledgable/passionate group can shake things up in a big way (with stable/long term revenue streams).
Interesting to observe the "what is your passive income" type threads and realize just how many in this community are unaware/under-appreciate some of these amazing business models. Not shocking to see medium sized 1-man projects to have lifetime revenues over 1 million.
One of my first gigs was at one of these types of companies. While the engineering was deplorable (one reason I left), the insight into the business side of things has forever changed my path.
They are traditionally backed by large companies, but a talented/knowledgable/passionate group can shake things up in a big way (with stable/long term revenue streams).
Interesting to observe the "what is your passive income" type threads and realize just how many in this community are unaware/under-appreciate some of these amazing business models. Not shocking to see medium sized 1-man projects to have lifetime revenues over 1 million.
One of my first gigs was at one of these types of companies. While the engineering was deplorable (one reason I left), the insight into the business side of things has forever changed my path.