Why “startup” is being discussed
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To me, it seems that the modern software startup is geared up to provide highly customized solutions to customers. Software that easily bends to the customers needs, rather than…
by kumarvvr · Nov 2, 2026
Show HN: Paste your MCP config, see what each server does at startup
by DevanshKontey · Nov 2, 2026 · 1 points
Yes my view mostly from within large engineering organizations. And yes, what you describe is pretty typical for engineers (and especially founding engineers) in young startups.…
by eddythompson80 · Nov 2, 2026
As someone who has been working at a software supply chain security startup for the last 5 years of my life, watching it hemorrhage customers and watching our team get whittled…
by iaaan · Nov 2, 2026
If you are settled with distribution channels, can productize the solution or convert the startup feom product one to a service model then you are probably safe. The development…
by gregzem · Nov 1, 2026
Surely there is a ycombinator startup around the corner that will fix this problem.
by robotburrito · Nov 1, 2026
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A startup or start-up is a company or project typically undertaken by an entrepreneur to seek, develop, and validate a scalable business model. While entrepreneurship includes all new businesses including self-employment and businesses that do not intend to go public, startups are new businesses that intend to grow large beyond the solo-founder. At the early stages, startups face significant uncertainty and high rates of failure. However, a minority achieve notable success and influence, with some growing into unicorns, private companies valued at over US$1 billion. Startups are typically characterized by an innovative stance, a potential for rapid growth, external funding, and vulnerability. Read more on Wikipedia