Instacart

For some business models I lack enthusiasm, especially at a certain scale.  Webvan was one.  In 3 tweets is decent capture of both my low appreciation for, if another’s foreseen long-term viability of, the grocery delivery start-up Instacart.

Why are people surprised at Instacart's success? It's so basic. Uber moves you. Dropbox keeps your data. Instacart brings you food.

— Paul Graham (@paulg) January 5, 2015

@paulg You can't "bring me" the 3rd ribeye off a roast or know how firm I want my apples. If you can, it's because you're already my valet.

— teri abel (@teri_abel) January 10, 2015

@paulg If you can't, even if you can "basically" bring me orange juice I may as well pick it up myself when I get the 3rd ribeye and apples.

— teri abel (@teri_abel) January 10, 2015

Also, research indicates most groceries and other items in a home were brought there by the lady of the house–the home’s “primary shopper.” Purchases she didn’t make often still required her approval. I know her. I am her. She’s picky.  She won’t outsource everything.