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Are venture capitalists driving innovation, or do they have too much influence over the startup ecosystem?

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I feel like the VC model has warped people's perception of what success looks like. Not every business needs to be a unicorn or disrupt an entire industry. There's value in creating sustainable, profitable businesses that serve their communities well, even if they don't have hockey stick growth.

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