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This frequently debated question paints a picture of a world where the only choice is between being a cog at a giant semi-monopoly, or taking investment money in the hopes of one day growing to be head cog at a giant semi-monopoly.

I frequently see debates about whether it's better to be a cog at a giant semi-monopoly, or to take investment money in the hopes of one day growing to be head cog at a giant semi-monopoly. Role models matter. So I made a list of small companies that I admire. Neither giants nor startups - just people making a living writing software on their own terms. sqlite Sqlite is an existence proof that you don't need a thousand engineers to have an impact. It's been around since the early 90s, is one of the most shipped pieces of software in existence and is widely respected for its exceptional testing

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