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Re:California tech startup once worth $1B shuts down by speckx on Saturday August 30, 2025 @08:58AM (#45074246)
I don't see how giving away stuff is a good business plan. I guess they gave it all away and are now forced to close.
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Re:California tech startup once worth $1B shuts down by bdcravens on Saturday August 30, 2025 @10:02AM (#45074779)
TikTok sellers do a lot of that, but they didn't even launch the shop until they were viral for a few years. You can't shortcut network effect.
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