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Lessons from Amazon's Early Days: The Challenges of Securing Investment

Exploring Jeff Bezos's early challenges in securing funding for Amazon reveals insights into investment risks and opportunities. Learn about the skepticism faced by digital entrepreneurs in the 1990s and how it mirrors today's technology landscape.

Ryan Kessler·3 min read·8/26/2026

Silicon Valley Has a Problem with Zombie Unicorns

Startups with unicorn status are struggling with declining valuations and are considered 'fallen unicorns'. Learn why this is happening and where investor money is flowing instead.

Olena Bilyk·3 min read·6/27/2026