knows_chicago

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   by knows_chicago 14y ago

   Their VC firm is Lightbank is run by two sleazy people. They are the same people behind Groupon. Their founders are notorious for their sleazy tactics, which are solely aimed at scamming investors out of their money. Never work for a compan
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   by knows_chicago 15y ago

   I should clarify. It is more the mentality of quick cash at any cost. This style of business can work in some work under some circumstances. Orbitz does some cool stuff, but it isn't a startup. It was a spinoff from various megacorps. 37sig
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   by knows_chicago 15y ago

   Groupon is the typical Chicago-based startup. After experiencing enough sleazy startups in the mold of Groupon, I decided I've had enough with Chicago. That type of business plan is typical of many Chicago startups. The same investors behin