Startup Quality Debate

Commenters debate the quality, number, innovation, and relevance of startups in relation to an article's topic, often noting that many startups are unremarkable, overhyped, or exemplify the discussed traits.

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Sample Comments

chauzer Dec 1, 2011 View on HN

what about successful startups?

Aren't many startups like that?

lgieron Aug 2, 2014 View on HN

He was asking specifically about newly founded startups, while your answer is about startups in general?

eru Jan 26, 2009 View on HN

Last time I checked, startups were cool, too. Does that alter your argument?

vorhp Apr 24, 2019 View on HN

What do startups have to do with anything here?

DanBC Nov 27, 2013 View on HN

Sure, but you can say that about a whole bunch of start ups.

benologist Jan 11, 2011 View on HN

Guess there's not enough cool startups they could be reporting on!

rafedb Sep 16, 2011 View on HN

yeah, way too many "LOOK AT MY COOL STARTUP!" posts these days lol

Micoloth Sep 4, 2017 View on HN

[[pro tip- a lot of startup companies actually do not do anything]]

varjag Dec 19, 2025 View on HN

There's a thriving startup scene in that direction.