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why did stayzilla fail?
Why Did Stayzilla Fail?

Why Did Stayzilla Fail?

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Stayzilla was once a rising star in the Indian online hotel booking space. Founded in 2008, it quickly became one of the leading budget hotel aggregators. However, by 2017, the startup had shut down operations amid controversies and legal troubles. As an entrepreneur turned angel

why did frontrow fail?
Why Did Frontrow Fail?

Why Did Frontrow Fail?

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Frontrow was an ed-tech startup that offered live online classes for hobbies and extracurricular learning. It raised over $17 million from top Silicon Valley investors like Lightspeed Venture Partners and Elevation Capital. Yet, Frontrow shut down operations in 2023 after a four-year journey. Why did

why did shyp fail?
Why Did Shyp Fail?

Why Did Shyp Fail?

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Shyp was a pioneer in the on-demand shipping industry. It offered convenient pickup and delivery services for customers who needed to ship items. Despite its promising start and innovative business model, Shyp ultimately failed and shut down operations in 2018. This post will delve into

why zest money failed
Why Did ZestMoney Fail? A Cautionary Tale for India’s BNPL Sector

Why Did ZestMoney Fail? A Cautionary Tale for India’s BNPL Sector

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India’s buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) sector has seen tremendous growth recently. The idea of paying for purchases in installments without interest has resonated with younger, digital-first consumers. However, growth has come with its fair share of pains. Last week, prominent BNPL startup ZestMoney announced plans to shut

why did orkut fail?
Why did Orkut fail? A post-mortem on the rise and fall of the pioneering social network

Why did Orkut fail? A post-mortem on the rise and fall of the pioneering social network

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Remember Orkut? Back in the 2000s, the Google-owned social network was all the rage, especially in countries like Brazil and India. But despite its early popularity, Orkut eventually faded into oblivion. So what happened? Why did the once-hot social media platform fizzle out so quickly?

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Why did Google Glass fail? A look back at the rise and fall of Google’s smart glasses

Why did Google Glass fail? A look back at the rise and fall of Google’s smart glasses

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In early 2013, Google unveiled a vision of the future – augmented reality glasses called Google Glass that put a computer and camera right on your face. These futuristic-looking smart glasses promised to change the way we interact with information and connect with each other.

why did koinex fail?
Why did Koinex fail? An introspective look at the rise and fall of India’s leading crypto exchange

Why did Koinex fail? An introspective look at the rise and fall of India’s leading crypto exchange

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The year was 2017. Bitcoin was booming, the price skyrocketing from under $1,000 to nearly $20,000. Amidst this frenzy, a group of IIT alumni launched Koinex, with the goal of bringing digital currency trading to the Indian masses. Koinex quickly became India’s leading crypto exchange,

why did segway fail?
Why did Segway fail? An Analysis of the Rise and Fall of the Personal Transporter

Why did Segway fail? An Analysis of the Rise and Fall of the Personal Transporter

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In December 2001, Dean Kamen unveiled the Segway Personal Transporter on ABC’s Good Morning America. The public eagerly awaited this secretive new product that was supposed to revolutionize personal transportation. Kamen confidently said it would be “to the car what the car was to the