As a startup founder, you might be familiar with the phrase “fail fast, fail often”. It’s a mantra that’s been embraced by many in the tech industry, and for good reason. Failure is a natural part of the innovation process, and many successful companies have experienced failure along the way. However, as important as it is to embrace failure, it’s …
The Rise and Fall of Musical.ly: A Custom Shoe Startup’s Journey from Success to Closure
Every entrepreneur dreams of building a successful startup, but the harsh reality is that many businesses fail. In today’s world, the startup failure rate is extremely high, with around 90% of startups failing within the first five years. The reasons for this high failure rate are many and varied, including a lack of market demand, inadequate funding, poor management, and …
The Rise and Fall of Shoes of Prey: A Custom Shoe Startup’s Journey from Success to Closure
As a startup founder, one can learn a great deal from both success stories and failed ventures. Shoes of Prey, a once-promising startup, experienced a roller-coaster journey before its eventual decline. In this blog, we will discuss the company’s rise and fall, the reasons behind its failure, and the lessons that startup founders can take away from its story. The …
The Rise and Fall of Take Eat Easy: A Cautionary Tale for Startup Founders
In the world of startups, success stories often make the headlines, while the failures are relegated to the sidelines. However, as a startup founder, it’s important to learn from both the victories and the failures of others. In this blog post, we will dive into the story of Take Eat Easy, a once-promising food delivery service that ultimately filed for …
Liquidation Preference
As a startup founder raising funds from venture capital investors, you’ll encounter a variety of terms and concepts that can significantly impact your company’s future. One crucial term is “liquidation preference.” In this blog, we’ll discuss what liquidation preference is, the types of liquidation preferences, why investors want them, their prevalence in venture capital deals, implications for startup founders, and …