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My Experience Working at a Failed $1.2 Billion Startup

My Experience Working at a Failed $1.2 Billion Startup

The sad reality of modern business

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Hudson Rennie
Nov 14, 2024
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In 2020, I was given an opportunity to mend my broken life.

After attempting to start my own business, and failing, I was $40,000 in debt with no job to pay it.

The hand that pulled me up was a promising startup with a $1.2 billion valuation, on the verge of going public.

Ironically, it was getting ready for an epic fall — with the world watching.

Sometimes life lends you a helping hand. But even the strongest will fall without a leg to stand on. Here’s how a promising company failed spectacularly, despite doing everything right.

As seen from my front-row seat…

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