How to Ride Another Company's Coattails
Lots of start-ups make their money by identifying other companies' biggest hits and developing complementary products. You can, too. Read story

Christina DesMarais is an Inc.com contributor who writes about the tech start-up community, covering innovative ideas, news, and trends. On Google+, add her to one of your circles. Have a tip? Email her at christinadesmarais (at) live (dot) com. @salubriousdish
Lots of start-ups make their money by identifying other companies' biggest hits and developing complementary products. You can, too. Read story
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