A startup is whatever you think it is. There is no solid definition. I imagine most people will agree that a startup is always a newly formed business, which is

A startup is whatever you think it is. There is no solid definition. I imagine most people will agree that a startup is always a newly formed business, which is probably geared to "grow" at a fast pace, and is probably not something traditional or brick and mortar. The rest is just trying to figure out who you don't want calling themselves a startup. (And by writing this I have joined the others in attempting to define this word.)