Big Starts Breed False Victories

In today's Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan discuss the problem with early praise and big hypes at the beginning of a startup, with no assurance of success. We've all seen the flashy headlines and big promises of new startups, but does the hype actually translate to success? Join us as we dive into why early praise can be a double-edged sword for any budding entrepreneur.Sign up for the Startups Newsletterhttps://www.startups.com/newsletterResources:Startup Therapy Podcast https://www.startups.com/beginJoin our Network of Top Founders Check in with us on LinkedIn | Wil Schroter | Ryan RutanWhat to Listen For00:00 Intro00:57 Can the startup live up to the hype?02:10 Getting scared of competitors because of the hype they’re getting05:38 The start is not the finish07:19 The hype cycle in tech industry10:43 False positives in the funding round14:09 Marketing and hiring hype14:48 Sometimes the companies with no big announcements become successful19:30 The hype of crypto and blockchain22:23 Transformative is not equal to success25:12 It takes a long time to make big changes27:24 The problem with early praise