We’re f*cked. Or not?
Hey guys,
While Greece was close to bankruptcy and a Grexit was a possibility, the Greek founders of Forky grew their startup like clockwork. Read how the team pivoted their concept during harsh conditions, and understood at one point that they didn't fuck it up. A perfect bedtime story for founders!
Also read the startup stories of how a paralyzed military veteran and a podcasting startup became successful, why NEXT Amsterdam stops building MVP's, why to engage millennials with chatbots, and what you can learn from HBO's Silicon Valley.
Enjoy and have a fantastic weekend,
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We’re f*cked, It’s over. Or is it?
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