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It's not black or white. There are people in the startup ecosystem that are driven mainly by money and there are those more idealistic.
by varsketiz 4y ago
It's not black or white. There are people in the startup ecosystem that are driven mainly by money and there are those more idealistic.
- camillomiller 4y agoI’m sorry, but no. Not anymore. Everything is run by being able to get money from VC investors, and to make money for them. It IS the main driver. Idealists learn pretty fast how their idealism won’t take them anywhere in Silicon Valley of 2023. Or they’re stupid or tone deaf enough to keep on going and thinking that their n-th to-do list app will change the world. I’m afraid I gotta break it to you, but your romanticized idea of Silicon Valley is dead in the water.
- varsketiz 4y agoIt can be the main driver for some, but not the only one for all :)
- oblio 4y agoAnd the people who are mainly motivated by money greatly appreciate the second group. I think in poker jargon they're called "marks" (less politely, suckers). Still, as a neutral observer to this, their sacrifice is greatly appreciated!
- camillomiller 4y agoAnd they operate how, exactly? with the money of people who are in there for the money.
- saagarjha 4y agoThe startup industry is a great place for the people who are driven by money to prey on those that are idealistic, just like the game industry profits off of people who really like video games.
- roland35 4y agoHopefully now with more information available out there us workers can stand up more for ourselves and get more for the value of our labor and expertise!