Startups Are the Slowest Way to Make Money
While startups sound exciting, they’re usually a slow way to make money. Many take years to break even, let alone make a profit.
Founders work long hours on their products and teams but often see little re
Indian startup ecosystem’s focus on quick exits often leads to distraction, short-term thinking, and inefficiency, compromising sustainable growth and genuine innovation.
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