How to Destroy Your Business Model Before Your Competitors Do | Sandeep Das

By Sandeep Das

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Why would a successful company choose to stab itself in the chest? Learn how Adobe killed its own revenue for growth. Many founders avoid changing their business model because they fear losing existing income. This analysis explores the brutal logic behind product cannibalisation, where a company purposely dismantles its cash cow to force faster, more sustainable progress. We examine how leadership makes the choice to hurt their own immediate bottom line to avoid long-term stagnation. The Adobe example from fifteen years ago serves as a case study for this radical business strategy. By looking at how they pivoted their model, you will gain a clearer perspective on when to prioritise future relevance over present earnings. Understanding this shift helps you identify the right time to challenge your own status quo for better market positioning. What you’ll learn: The "Suicide" Strategy: Why disrupting your own product is often the only way to survive. Preempting Competitors: How stea

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