Startups — innovation hubs or hype factories?

In this episode of Like, is this legit?, we delve into the fast-paced, jargon-filled world of startups. With promises of world-changing innovations and billion-dollar valuations, startups are captivating – but how many are, like... actually legit?

To dig deeper, we went straight to the source (Slush!) and spoke with founders, investors, and startup enthusiasts who live and breathe this ecosystem.

Here’s what we cover:

• ​The stats behind startups and funding
• ​The cult-like characteristics of startup culture, from charismatic founders to hustle-driven lifestyles
• ​Scammy startups story-time!
• ​Startup buzzwords: which one should we keep, which ones should we retire... and what do they even mean?

A special thanks to the amazing people who shared their insights with us: Ivana Pesic Forbes, Mari Luukkainen, Viivi Marttinen, Misha Kaltyshev, Anni Salo, Rémy Bertoli, Sophie Forest, Divotsna Jangir, Henri Haaksiala, Zhao Hanbo, and Kurre Ståhlberg.

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