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I thought this headline might have been referring to a new YC strategy to invest in fewer startups. Funny that a curation-focused startup is making its way thr
by roymurdock 10y ago
I thought this headline might have been referring to a new YC strategy to invest in fewer startups.
Funny that a curation-focused startup is making its way through the VC/incubator world, which runs on high-volume, high-risk bets ;)
- TheOtherHobbes 10y agoIs it a curation startup? Womens' clothes seem to be mostly sold on image and social proof. Tangible quality and durability don't seem nearly as important. So it's not so much about curation as narrative and brand creation. If you can sell a bag that probably costs a couple of dollars to make for $175 you're obviously not just selling the use value. Not that tech is immune to this, in its own way. As for VCs and incubators - not a few recent startups seem to be variations on luxury retail and/or concierge/lifestyle services with a web front end.
- white-flame 10y agoExactly. I was just about to post: "Fewer, Better Things" is kind of antithetical to startup culture in general. Stop expecting me and others to constantly buy new products or services, for every little money-making whim some kid cooks up.