I'm sympathetic but remember failed start ups that too are trying to succeed[0] on their on merits are a dime a dozen. It explains somethings but not why they s

I'm sympathetic but remember failed start ups that too are trying to succeed[0] on their on merits are a dime a dozen. It explains somethings but not why they succeeded. [0]...or at least until being bought out by the big players you mentioned