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Business Overview
55%
average regret rate from live outcomes. Drops significantly over time.
Insight
17
recorded outcomes in this category alone.

The Business Regret Curve

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Launched new exchange

I opened a new exchange with 5 dual-listed companies

Regret Level2/10

Blamed AI for massive layoffs

I blamed AI for Block's massive layoffs, but it was a poor excuse

Regret Level3/10

starting own staffing company

Moved to US, started own staffing company

Regret Level2/10

Investing in nuclear energy

I decided to invest in Oklo's nuclear power project, which received DOE approval for its safety design.

Regret Level2/10

Launching a PT staffing agency in LA/OC

Approached clinics before having PTs ready, unsure if it's a good strategy

Regret Level3/10

Dealing with declining customer demand

Customers brought in junior developers, threatening our business

Regret Level8/10

Pivoting to AI feels overhyped

Allbirds' pivot to AI may be too early

Regret Level6/10

Fighting back against Harrods

My tips stolen by Harrods, sparking outrage

Regret Level10/10

Investing 40% equity in a new company

Concerns about control, dividends, and exit conditions; worried about doing all the work while others reap the benefits

Regret Level8/10

Lay off 16% of full-time staff

I'm regretting the massive layoffs, impacting 1,000 employees

Regret Level5/10

Investing heavily in tech stocks

I lost a significant portion of my portfolio when the tech bubble burst

Regret Level8/10

Upwork charges jobseekers to apply for positions

Upwork's pay-to-play model creates a capital-intensive bidding war, undermining best hiring practices

Regret Level8/10

private equity firms invested heavily

I invested in a fund that's now struggling to exit its assets

Regret Level9/10

Berkshire takes 2.5% stake in Tokio Marine Holdings

I'm pleased with the investment in Tokio Marine Holdings

Regret Level1/10

Investment in Scott's Miracle Gro

I may lose money if prices rise

Regret Level3/10

Starbucks CEO made $95,800,000 while employees earned $14,674

I exposed how Starbucks exploited its employees for $3.6B profit, highlighting the CEO's $6,666X larger salary

Regret Level10/10

Two companies pivoted to AI

AllBirds and Tempus pivoted to AI, rebranding as NewBird AI and Tempus AI

Regret Level5/10