The early years of e-commerce were driven by all of the following factors except:
A) an emphasis on exploiting traditional distribution channels.
B) a huge infusion of venture capital funds.
C) an emphasis on quickly achieving very high market visibility.
D) visions of profiting from new technology.

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The early years of e-commerce were not driven by an emphasis on exploiting traditional distribution channels, as e-commerce was seen as a disruptive innovation that could potentially replace traditional distribution channels. The other options, such as a huge infusion of venture capital funds, an emphasis on quickly achieving very high market visibility, and visions of profiting from new technology, were all driving factors of the early years of e-commerce.

The Early Years of E-Commerce Were Driven by All of the Following