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Life & fun · June 19, 2012

The StartupPlays.com Story

“Learn by doing. Theory is nice, but nothing replaces actual experience.” - Tony Hsieh, Zappos

The StartupPlays.com Story launched on June 19, 2012 with 11 votes, #111 of 409 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

In plain words

The StartupPlays.com Story is a learning platform launched in 2012 that emphasizes hands-on experience over theory. It provides practical learning opportunities for people interested in startups and entrepreneurship. The platform is designed for those who want to develop real-world skills through doing rather than passive study, reflecting the philosophy that direct experience is the most effective teacher.

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