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The Biggest Startup Failures (that deserved it)
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In this video, we dive into some of the most absurd startups that managed to secure funding despite their questionable concepts. We explore the intriguing stories behind these ventures, examining how they managed to attract investors and what ultimately led to their downfall.
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0:17 Juicero
2:09 MoviePass
5:01 Quirky
7:30 Cuil
9:17 Fisker
11:59 Theranos
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