Reality In the ever-turbulent sea of the startup ecosystem, the past few months have witnessed significant upheavals. The implosion of Silicon Valley Bank has sent ripples throughout the industry, forcing a reassessment of risk and investment strategies. Despite these challenges, there’s a silver lining for those ready to adapt. The startup world is in a…
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The Humble Beginnings In 2008, Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia, two design graduates struggling to pay their rent in San Francisco, decided to turn their loft into a makeshift bed and breakfast by offering air mattresses and breakfast. This idea, driven by necessity during a large design conference when hotels were fully booked, laid the…
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Breaking the Startup System I was on LinkedIn and I saw the following comment from Rick Brimacomb a seasoned investor. The startup system is broken! 87 startups that raised at least $10 million have shut down so far in 2023. If $1MM can’t take you to profitability, then no amount will. Then there was a…
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