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Re:Pressure on startups is building with IPOs and sales stal... by cobookman on Tuesday July 11, 2017 @01:20PM (#14745999)
Live in Silicon Valley. Noticing a lot of startups closing shop and friends finding new jobs.

I'd mention though that the risk was well known. About 1 year ago most people started to realize that startup options are basically worthless, and similar to buying a lotto ticket.

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Re:Pressure on startups is building with IPOs and sales stal... by mattmanser on Tuesday July 11, 2017 @02:18PM (#14746589)
But I've seen this exact post every couple of years on HN since 2006(I think?).

You might think things are changing but it sounds like you and your friends are simply growing up and being more realistic.

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