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All of the arguments presented in this were equally true in 2013 as they are in 2025 and there are many more dimensions than you are taking into consideration.
by digitcatphd 2y ago
All of the arguments presented in this were equally true in 2013 as they are in 2025 and there are many more dimensions than you are taking into consideration. For instance, the demographics of HN users could have changed, or the economic climate is cyclically more defensive and 'risk off', which is well known. I suspect this is more related to economic cycles than a cultural paradigm shift and would suggest the author to think more deeply than forming vague generalizations around some HN comments of anonymous users.
- scarface_74 2y agoIn 2013, the Ponzi scheme of VC investing still existed. The VCs could pawn off their money losing companies to the public market, sell their equity fast and watch the stock either quickly decline or stay flat. The public got wise.
- digitcatphd 2y agoEconomic cycles. As soon as the next cycle builds up momentum all the low risk entrepreneurs will rush in again.
- scarface_74 2y agoWhere will they get the funding if not from VCs? What will motivate VCs if not large potential exits?
- digitcatphd 2y agoDon't make me tap the sign.
- scarface_74 2y ago????