In the world of startups, big dreams = big motivation. Aiming for the stars might lead you to the moon, at least. Still worth it, imho. 😎

I get where you're coming from and I agree to a certain extent – only that you're overlooking an aspect here. Startup culture is precisely about pushing boundaries and bringing about significant changes to the market, even with an MVP. Ideally, one should strike a balance between dreaming big (unicorns) and solid ground work (understanding product/service).

Chasing the stars is not bad, but losing reality is. Good point.

That's one way of looking at it. But for many, it's the allure of creating something big enough to make a dent in the universe that drives them. Sure, understanding your product/service properly is important, but so is dreaming big.

Whoooo's a sour grape??? LOL JK! But to be honest, I rather be in a startup aiming for the billion-dollar dream than a dead-end job, even if it's a pipe dream.

Haha I feel you dude! Sometimes you get too hooked up with shiny stuff like 'billion-dollar' tags you forget about the core essence. Good stuff starts small.

laughs in business experience This post hits close to home. You're absolutely right. The obsession with unicorn status often overshadows one important thing, and that's understanding your product and its market fit. A solid foundation in the early stages can be more beneficial than an overvalued billion-dollar status that could bring unnecessary pressure and unrealistic expectations.