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They weren't "forcibly acquired" - they ran out of cash after burning through millions in VC funding with an unsustainable business model and desperate unit economics. The real protection against acquisition is building a sustainable business that doesn't need constant funding rounds to survive. I've founded three companies and the most important thing is positive unit economics from day one. Focus on revenue and profitability, not growth at all costs. The startups that get "forced" into acquisition are the ones that build themselves into a corner with high burn rates and no path to profitability. Bootstrap if you can, and if you do take investment, make sure you maintain control of the board.
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Pivoting -When do the numbers tell you it's time to drastically re-evaluate your startup's core business model?" Financial Red Flags: Consistently Negative Unit Economics: Losing money on every sale with no clear path to profit? Your Customer Acquis
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Unlock the secrets of startup success with our comprehensive guide on Decoding Unit Economics! In this video, we break down the critical components that can determine the fate of your early-stage venture. Learn how to define your unit, calculate Cust
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Studies show that while high-growth startups attract investors, only about 1 in 10 venture-backed startups( India) achieve long-term success. Momentum alone isn't a moatโwithout profitability, strong unit economics, and adaptability, rapid growth oft
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Decoding Unit Economics for Early-Stage Startups Unit economics is your startupโs compass. It tells you if scaling will make you richโor broke. Hereโs how to decode it, step by step: 1. Define a Unit: This could be a customer, order, or subscriptio
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Mastering Unit Economics Unit economics isnโt just a metricโitโs your startupโs financial DNA. It reveals whether each customer adds value or drains cash. Hereโs how to build your unit economics from scratch: 1. Define Your Economic Unit What drives
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The 'Unicorn' Paradox: Why Funding Isn't Always the Finish Line Everyone chases the unicorn. But what if achieving that $1B valuation isn't the real finish line for a startup? The Financial Angle: Massive funding rounds can lead to hyper-growth, but
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The โUnicornโ Paradox: Why Funding Isnโt Always the Finish Line Everyone chases the unicorn. But what if achieving that $1B valuation isnโt the real finish line for a startup? Massive funding rounds can create the illusion of successโbut behind the
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๐ฅ Indiaโs Startup Reality Check: What No One Tells You (But Should) Think Indian startups only fail because of competition? Think again. From broken unit economics to brutal GST shocksโwhat really derails promising ventures? In our latest article,
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