Saastr · 9 August 2022 · Operating Insight

Dear SaaStr: What Should I Do after a Failed Startup? Get a Job or Try Again?

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After a sub-24-month startup failure, reframe it as experience, not identity—be matter-of-fact in discussion, avoid over-explaining, and decide next steps pragmatically. Early failure is not a career negative in startup ecosystems if handled with humility.

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Topics: Venture Capital & Startups

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