I started a startup, but it failed.... how about that. Easy peasy. It really depends on what you did. If you are an engineer and were keeping your skills sha

I started a startup, but it failed.... how about that. Easy peasy. It really depends on what you did. If you are an engineer and were keeping your skills sharp by doing a side project, then you shouldn't have any problem saying: I was working on my project/trying to do a startup. 99% of people will understand. Failed startups are neither a plus but not a negative thing either.