When I launched Gladiator I must say it was kind of a step into the dark. I noticed lots of people talking about how popular mobile would become. We all saw the slides “This will be the year of mobile internet” passing by ( yes, every year ). But when it came down to actually create mobile experiences, not even to mention doing this full time.. That seemed quite tricky, as there were not many people in Belgium doing so. I talked to several people before I gave birth to Gladiator and while some were very positive, I noticed lots of doubts too.. “I think it’s too early” was one of the popular quotes flying into my direction. Nevertheless, I believed in my vision on mobile and I decided to go for it. If the market was not ready, I would do my very best to help open it up.
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In times of economical crisis, lots of theories happen to appear on the internet. Some say it’s the perfect time to start up your own business, while others think it’s better to lay low for a while. Some say it pushes innovation and opens up opportunities while others say there will be no room for exploring new things. There are those who say it is never the perfect time and those who claim otherwise.
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