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As an outsider, what is the best way to measure or identify the bubble? Is a "VC firm filing for bankruptcy" the only indicator? Can someone more knowledgeabl

by iambvk 10y ago

As an outsider, what is the best way to measure or identify the bubble? Is a "VC firm filing for bankruptcy" the only indicator? Can someone more knowledgeable share some thoughts on this?

w1ntermute 10y ago
A drop in ping pong table sales is a leading indicator[0]. 0: http://www.wsj.com/articles/is-the-tech-bubble-popping-ping-pong-offers-an-answer-1462286089 http://www.wsj.com/articles/is-the-tech-bubble-popping-ping-...
- onion2k 10y ago
  That only indicates startups being more prudent and reducing their burn rate.
  - carapace 10y ago
    Right. Which they only do when..?
    - onion2k 10y ago
      ...they realise they aren't getting value for money, which can happen at any time, not just during a bubble.
      - carapace 10y ago
        Ping-pong tables. In enough numbers to make the graph deflect.