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Michael Spencer's avatar

I would definitely not want to be a founder in this current environment. Starting a small business that is safe and scalable versus starting a risky startup I feel are two very different things.

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Burak Buyukdemir's avatar

"The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is now.'"

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Michael Spencer's avatar

Maybe if young people graduate into a market where entry positions are more scarce they will have no choice. But the data I'm seeing on seed rounds or series A are abysmal. A market with FOMO that is ultra competitive among AI startups is to me bonkers.

Presumably we are due for a recession where you'd expect the number of startups to actually rise?

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Burak Buyukdemir's avatar

Michael, you raise valid concerns about today's challenging startup environment.

tough startup environments often create unique opportunities for resilient founders to thrive.

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Hugo Rauch's avatar

🙌

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Guillermo Flor's avatar

Fantastic work Burak!

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