# Relentless focus: Q3-2021 Priorities

**URL:** <https://gov.indexcoop.com/t/relentless-focus-q3-2021-priorities/1848>\
**Category:** Governance\
**Created:** [30 June 2021 16:33 UTC](https://gov.indexcoop.com/t/relentless-focus-q3-2021-priorities/1848 "2021-06-30T16:33:34Z")\
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**Post date:** [2 July 2021 00:33 UTC](https://gov.indexcoop.com/t/relentless-focus-q3-2021-priorities/1848/9 "2021-07-02T00:33:28Z")

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Thanks @anon10525910, I understand now.

I was probably confusing in my wording. I don’t think focusing on engineering/product is detractive at all, but rather critical to a longer-term strategy. Because this post is focused on 3Q21, I will keep it short and say that debottlenecking engineering should be priority #1.

Switching gears a bit.

@Thomas_Hepner - I understand you are more looped into product than I am, however, I am not sure I agree with the following statement.

> [@Thomas\_Hepner](#):
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> My concern is that right now Engineering is the bottleneck, but that after those constaints are lifted that R&D (methodologists) will become the new limiting constaint.

I believe I understand the type of work that goes into the backend to identify a successful index product (and risk associated due to potential limited adoption), but to me the resolution (of a methodologist constraint) hinges more on economic incentive rather than resources (personnel or education). My impression is money will only move the needle so far when resolving engineering constraints.

That said, I agree with your sentiment around INDEX.labs. I think this quote from @DefiJesus, adequately communicates the upside of a program like this. I am in full support of this initiative, however I believe the timing is early. My gut says we need to wait 1-2 months to give this real focus - I think this initiative should have a dedicated opinion from an engineer through implementation. Completely open to feedback here. Also, you have a new sub 🙂 - Plug - [https://www.tokenterrier.com/how-to-buy-best](https://www.tokenterrier.com/how-to-buy-best)

> [@INDEX.labs - an idea to consider](https://gov.indexcoop.com/t/index-labs-an-idea-to-consider/1712/13):
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> > [@INDEX.labs - an idea to consider](https://gov.indexcoop.com/t/index-labs-an-idea-to-consider/1712/12):
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> > **your intention with INDEX.labs is to make it easier to launch simple funds**
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> Not only, but also. This proposal also helps us test very complex products in the real world.
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> Glad to see someone trying to champion this. Simple products may not offer much competitive advantage, but they feature very low maintenance and upfront costs. If one of these simple products hits product market fit it might bring significant AUM.

Bottom line, I understand we need to get products to market and streamline the process. And we will.

If we have to choose, does the incremental $ (or current $, with Set or the IC) prioritize product release efficiency or security? I personally think it’s the latter.

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