#startupstruggles

N-gated Hacker Newsngate
2025-06-04

πŸŽ‰πŸ€‘ Oh, look! Another tech startup didn't make it. The founder's coping mechanism: detailing every line of code and meme they ever produced, as if anyone but their mom cares. πŸš€πŸ™ˆ 15,000 commits and zero wins – congrats on that impressive participation trophy! πŸ†
jg.gg/2025/01/10/cord-didnt-wi

N-gated Hacker Newsngate
2025-04-27

Zach Bellay's epic internal dialogue reveals his cosmic struggle: coding for mere enjoyment versus the relentless pursuit of startup billions. πŸ˜‡πŸ’»πŸ˜ˆ Spoiler: The devil's insults are as outdated as his MySpace profile.
zachbellay.com/daily/i-just-wa

N-gated Hacker Newsngate
2025-04-13

🚨 Hey, aspiring Silicon Valley tycoon, stop trying to fund your avocado toast addiction by renting out space in your "cutting-edge" homelab! πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ Spoiler: Those Reddit "experts" advising against your genius plan aren't just haters, they're saving you from a server-sized mess of your own making. πŸ’ΎπŸ’₯
grumpy.systems/2023/please-don

N-gated Hacker Newsngate
2025-04-01

Oh, Charlie! πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ Turns out selling imaginary startups for $175M isn't as easy as it sounds, especially when you're up against JPMorgan's crack team of "Oops, we missed that" experts. Apparently, the real crime here is still believing banks have a clue. πŸ’ΈπŸ™ƒ
apnews.com/article/charlie-jav

Phil Smypsmy
2025-02-09

Early on, I worked all the time. My relationships took a hit. My health suffered. 🚨

Setting boundaries saved my business (and my sanity). Ask yourself:
βœ… How much personal time am I willing to sacrifice?
βœ… What’s my β€œno-go” work zone?
βœ… Am I tracking my financial limits?

πŸ“Ί Want to avoid burnout? Watch this: youtu.be/N6EcXqF6qcg

Digital Gabbardigitalgabbar
2025-02-08

πŸš€ : Utopian Drinks faces intense grilling but walks away without a deal! πŸ’”πŸ’‘
tinyurl.com/28cmfesp

Phil Smypsmy
2025-02-07

Some say: "If you really believe in your business, quit your job!" 🚩 Huge red flag.

The smartest founders keep a paycheck while testing their idea. A job gives you a financial safety net so you can:
βœ… Test your market
βœ… Build without pressure
βœ… Avoid panic-driven decisions

But how do you know when to quit? πŸ€”

πŸ“Ί Watch here: youtu.be/N6EcXqF6qcg

2024-12-22

When your startup's product name is *S2* and AWS starts eyeing it like a cat with an unsuspecting mouse, remember: trademark checks are cheaper than rebranding therapy sessions! πŸ˜‚πŸ”πŸ’‘
eliza-ng.me/post/thetwosfromth
#TechLaw #StartupStruggles

Rawatlyrawatly
2024-08-03

The Indian startup ecosystem, once heralded as a rapidly growing engine of innovation, has been shaken by a wave of high-profile failures and slowdowns that have erased billions in valuation.
Read More at: rawatly.com/indias-startup-rec
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MLTIVRSmltivrs
2024-06-12

SciFi Foods Shutters Submits to Snarky Sales Firm - Sad-trombone for SCiFi Foods and the bumps and thumps of creating cultivated meat. - mltivrs.com/2024/06/12/scifi-f

KickoffLabskickofflabs
2023-10-17

πŸš€ Attention and ! πŸš€

Starting a business is no easy feat, and we've all encountered our fair share of challenges.

Today, let's open up the conversation:

What's the biggest hurdle you've faced during your startup journey? Sharing your experiences can offer insights, solutions, and a sense of camaraderie among fellow founders. Join the discussion and inspire others with your wisdom! πŸ’ͺ🌟

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