Sarah’s SaaS startup hit $50K MRR in 18 months. Then growth flatlined. Despite trying every growth hack from Twitter threads and Medium articles—viral loops, referral programs, Product Hunt launches—revenue stayed stuck for six months straight. Sound familiar? According to CB Insights, 70% of startups that achieve early traction fail to scale beyond their initial success. […]
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Analysis of 30+ growth hacking case studies and 2025 performance data. The growth hacking playbook has fundamentally changed. While 30% of startups don’t survive past two years, the companies that are thriving in 2025 share one common trait: they’ve moved beyond vanity metrics to focus on sustainable, data-driven growth strategies that actually deliver results. Our
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Here’s a story that’ll make any growth strategist cringe. Last year, a promising SaaS startup came to me for a content audit. Their website was beautifully designed, their blog had thousands of subscribers, and they were generating impressive social media engagement. But when I dug into their actual business metrics, I found something alarming: they
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After 15 seasons as a “Shark” investor on the hit ABC show “Shark Tank,” billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban has officially exited the Tank in May 2025. His investment journey on the show has been nothing short of remarkable. According to Cuban himself in a recent CNBC interview, he invested “about $33 million” during his tenure,
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Key Takeaways: Iconic denim manufacturer Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) announced Tuesday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Dockers® brand to Authentic Brands Group (ABG) for $311 million, subject to customary adjustments and closing conditions, according to the company’s official press release. The Deal Structure According to the official
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Starting a business represents one of the most challenging yet potentially rewarding endeavors entrepreneurs can undertake. However, understanding the realistic survival rates of new businesses is crucial for proper planning and expectation management. Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides comprehensive insights into how US businesses fare over time, revealing patterns that
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In the high-stakes world of startups, achieving “unicorn” status—a private company valuation of $1 billion or more—represents a significant milestone that founders, investors, and industry watchers all celebrate. But how long does this journey typically take? And how has this timeline evolved in recent years, particularly with the emergence of AI-focused startups? Key Insights: Shifting
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The social media landscape continues to evolve in 2025, with X (formerly Twitter) and Meta’s Threads locked in an interesting battle for users’ attention. I’ve been following both platforms closely, and the April 2025 statistics reveal some fascinating insights about where each stands and where they might be headed. Let’s start with the raw numbers:
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Looking at the numbers, it’s clear that Threads isn’t just another failed social media experiment from Meta. The platform has found its footing and is showing impressive momentum in 2025. Thread Growth Story Threads hit a major milestone in April 2025, reaching 350 million monthly active users. This wasn’t just a small bump – Meta
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The IPO landscape has undergone a dramatic shift in early 2025, creating both challenges and opportunities for investors trying to navigate this evolving market. After analyzing EY’s latest Global IPO Trends report, I’ve identified ten statistics that reveal surprising truths about where the real value lies in today’s public offerings. These numbers aren’t just interesting
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