Why Most Startups Fail
Gm Frens, According to CB Insights, 42% of startups fail because there is no market need for their product. In other words, people don’t want or need what they’re offering. This is by far the most common reason startups fail. Other popular reasons for startup failure include running out of cash, getting outcompeted, and experiencing team conflict. Why are these things so common? Part of it has to do with the fact that starting a business is incredibly difficult, no matter how you look at it. ...
Why Most Startups Fail
Gm Frens, According to CB Insights, 42% of startups fail because there is no market need for their product. In other words, people don’t want or need what they’re offering. This is by far the most common reason startups fail. Other popular reasons for startup failure include running out of cash, getting outcompeted, and experiencing team conflict. Why are these things so common? Part of it has to do with the fact that starting a business is incredibly difficult, no matter how you look at it. ...

Why Blockchain is Hard
The hype around blockchain is massive. To hear the blockchain hype train tell it, blockchain will now:Solve income inequalityMake all data secure foreverMake everything much more efficient and trustlessSave dying babiesWhat the heck is a blockchain, anyway? And can it really do all these things? Can blockchain bring something amazing to industries as diverse as health care, finance, supply chain management and music rights? And doesn’t being for Bitcoin mean that you’re pro-blockchain? How ca...

Why Blockchain is Hard
The hype around blockchain is massive. To hear the blockchain hype train tell it, blockchain will now:Solve income inequalityMake all data secure foreverMake everything much more efficient and trustlessSave dying babiesWhat the heck is a blockchain, anyway? And can it really do all these things? Can blockchain bring something amazing to industries as diverse as health care, finance, supply chain management and music rights? And doesn’t being for Bitcoin mean that you’re pro-blockchain? How ca...

Big Eyes and Halloween
Gm Frens, Our Big Eyes picture theme this week is Halloween, so we’ll be exploring this popular celebration. From the ghosts and the ghouls, the witches and the candy, to the movies and the pumpkins — this season is loved by many! As we head closer to October 31st, Big Eyes is delving into the history of Halloween and exploring how it’s celebrated today. Samhain Pronounced sow-in, this Gaelic festival is considered by many to be the root of modern day ‘Halloween’. Still celebrated under its o...

Big Eyes and Halloween
Gm Frens, Our Big Eyes picture theme this week is Halloween, so we’ll be exploring this popular celebration. From the ghosts and the ghouls, the witches and the candy, to the movies and the pumpkins — this season is loved by many! As we head closer to October 31st, Big Eyes is delving into the history of Halloween and exploring how it’s celebrated today. Samhain Pronounced sow-in, this Gaelic festival is considered by many to be the root of modern day ‘Halloween’. Still celebrated under its o...