Over and out

I have been writing blogs and essays since 2011.

Initially it started as an interesting diversion, a hobby. And it still is.

At some point I started writing about the basket case that is the Australian startup tech industry. And since 2011 things have got much worse in this industry so my writing has had no influence whatsoever.

I have found that I am essentially the sole media critic of the industry despite the fact that I know many experienced people share my concerns. However they keep their opinions primarily to themselves.

This morning I had an interesting debate with a colleague. Despite my best attempts to explain certain structural flaws in the industry he couldn’t see my point.

And that crystallised in me the realisation of the futility of this Quixotic effort. The audience is by and large not only unreceptive, but in the main it is also incapable of following the arguments.

This could be because I am am a crap communicator or because of deep vested interests on their side, or even because they simply don’t have the education to follow my arguments.

Being generous, I have decided that the problem is in my communication. I have tried my best and it’s not good enough.

To wit I hereby give it up, this mug’s game. I have decided to spend my precious time on other things.

And I wish the Australian startup tech community the best in their endeavours. Please prove me wrong.

Over and out.