The Brutal Truth About Startup Life: 4 Realities You Need to Know

Startups promise an exhilarating ride of innovation and disruption. But the reality is complicated.

Marshall Hargrave
Startup Stash
Published in
5 min readApr 29, 2024

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Grappling with high failure rates, extreme hours, culture clashes, and toxic environments — here’s an insider look at what really happens inside most startups.

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