The rise and fall of a startup
http://lookingbackaretrospective.posterous.com The ongoing true story of a startup destined for failure, as seen through the eyes of one developer. It's currently in reverse chronological order, so start at the bottom and work your way up, if you would. All questions, comments, and criticisms welcome
The rise and fall of a startup launched on September 7, 2011 with 19 votes, #73 of 306 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.
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The Rise and Fall of a Startup is a blog documenting one developer's firsthand account of working at a startup facing failure. Presented in reverse chronological order, the ongoing narrative offers readers a transparent, unfiltered perspective on the company's trajectory from a developer's viewpoint. It's designed for those interested in startup experiences, lessons learned, and honest reflections on what goes wrong in early-stage companies. The blog welcomes reader questions, comments, and criticism.
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