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Lots of people (on HN and elsewhere) define "startup" to mean exclusively "SV ideal, VC funded, growth at all cost" companies. Companies that actually make pro
by ForHackernews 6y ago
Lots of people (on HN and elsewhere) define "startup" to mean exclusively "SV ideal, VC funded, growth at all cost" companies.
Companies that actually make profits but will never go public for a billion dollars are derided as "lifestyle" businesses.
- kjs3 6y agoThat was exactly the point I was making.
- marcinzm 6y agoI mean, the word "startup" as referring to a business literally wasn't in use until it was used for silicon Valley electronics companies in the 70s. So yeah, it's got a specific meaning and has had it for the last 50 years. Some people want to co-opt it to refer to lifestyle businesses and small businesses and whatever else because it gives them better marketing. Most people find that silly.
- kjs3 6y agoMost people find that silly. Sad thing is, I have no problems believing you actually believe that. Your head is going to explode when you find out how we've co-opted the word "computer".