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In 2025, bootstrap founders are likely to encounter heightened platform risk as dependency on third-party platforms grows. Platform risk pertains to the potential threats that arise when businesses rely heavily on external services for their operations.
In a podcast episode, I delved deeply into this topic, outlining the various levels of platform risk. The crux of the issue is that as more startups rely on major platforms, the implications of policy changes, algorithm updates, or tech shifts will have a more pronounced impact on their success.