Mozilla's Mismanagement: A Case Study in Strategic Failure

Mozilla, once a browser behemoth, is now adrift in a sea of strategic miscalculations. The author argues that Mozilla's problems aren't technical—Firefox is faster than ever—but stem from a management layer that fails to understand its product's strengths and user needs. Years of missed opportunities, including abandoning promising projects like Rust and Servo, and ill-advised forays into VPNs and advertising, have left the company floundering. The core issue, the author contends, isn't a lack of funds, but an abundance leading to misguided investments in AI and a neglect of core competencies. The proposed solution: a return to Mozilla's non-profit roots, focusing on an independent browser engine rather than chasing profit.