BusinessStartup
#RI-6aae0df7·2 months ago·
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“I decided to start an SMB-focused startup”
What Actually Happened
VCs rejected my SMB startup due to common misconceptions
What I wish I knew
"VCs' true motives and more realistic expectations"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Pivot to a more attractive market segment if necessary"
Regret Index
7/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Business Category
12
Business decisions logged. Avg regret 5.2/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
17%
of Business decisions land in the regret band the same as this one.
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