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What Nobody Tells You About Quitting Your Job to Start a Business Nobody Tells You

The honest mechanics of leaving a paycheck behind, drawn from founders who did it well and the ones who didn't.

Soraya Holm·9 min·Oct 20, 2026

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  1. Nizar, CEO and co-founder of Keiki
    Founders & operators

    He Was Four Weeks From Law School. He Chose Engineering Instead.

    The Desk·Oct 19, 2026
    6min
  2. Junk Punks operations
    Founders & operators

    From a High-Mileage Tahoe to a Franchise System: The Junk Punks Story

    The Desk·Oct 18, 2026
    6min
  3. Close-up of server racks in a data center highlighting modern technology infrastructure.
    Capital

    Lambda AI Secures $4B Pre-IPO, Signals AI Compute Gold Rush

    Editorial Desk·Oct 13, 2026
    15min
  4. Diverse group interacting with large futuristic touchscreens in a modern tech environment.
    Startup News

    Agentic Video Startup Clueso Raises $10M Series A *Validates Emerging AI Category*

    Editorial Desk·Oct 13, 2026
    15min
  5. High-tech automated warehouse system featuring a green robotic arm handling blue storage crates.
    Strategy

    VCs Become AI Chip Suppliers: A16z & General Catalyst Reshaping VC-Founder Dynamics

    Editorial Desk·Oct 13, 2026
    13min
  6. Stock market graph showing trends and data analysis with rising lines.
    Capital

    Ramp's $8.1 Billion Valuation: The Real Story of Fintech Growth Not $60 Billion

    Editorial Desk·Oct 12, 2026
    15min
  7. Tall skyscrapers dominating the Moscow City skyline against a cloudy sky.
    Capital

    Andreessen Horowitz Under Federal Probe: New VC Scrutiny

    Editorial Desk·Oct 12, 2026
    12min
  8. Detailed view of a GeForce RTX graphics card installed in a computer setup, highlighting modern technology.
    Startup News

    Nvidia Eyes Reflection AI: Strategic Shift to Open Model AI

    Editorial Desk·Oct 11, 2026
    16min
  9. A tattooed person pointing at finance charts and graphs on a whiteboard.
    Capital

    Ramp Secures $1.85 Billion, Valued at $7.65 Billion A Testament to Fintech Fundamentals

    Editorial Desk·Oct 10, 2026
    11min
  10. Abstract representation of a futuristic digital processor with glowing elements.
    Capital

    Quantum Startup Oratomic Hits $5.4B Valuation _After Series B Funding_

    Editorial Desk·Oct 09, 2026
    9min
  11. Wooden Scrabble tiles spelling 'AI' and 'NEWS' for a tech concept image.
    Startup News

    OpenAI Safety Turmoil: Firings, Dissolution, & AI Ethics Lessons for AI Startups

    Editorial Desk·Oct 09, 2026
    13min
  12. Close-up of wooden Scrabble tiles spelling 'China' and 'Deepseek' on a wooden surface.
    Startup News

    Chinese AI Startup Manus Closes $500M Round, Eyes Hong Kong IPO *China's AI Ambitions*

    Editorial Desk·Oct 08, 2026
    14min
  13. A vibrant 3D render of geometric shapes scattered over a circuit-like background.
    Startup News

    AI Agent Startup Nous Research Hits $1.5B Valuation Launches Business Tools

    Editorial Desk·Oct 08, 2026
    13min
  14. Flat lay of a modern workspace with tech gadgets and a startup financing cycle chart.
    Capital

    DeepSeek, Moonshot AI Lead $50B+ AI Unicorn IPO Rush

    Editorial Desk·Oct 07, 2026
    12min
  15. Stack of US dollar bills on a keyboard, symbolizing digital finance and wealth.
    Strategy

    Anthropic Launches AI Startup Program: Free Claude, $500K Credits Challenging OpenAI & Google

    Editorial Desk·Oct 07, 2026
    16min
  16. A young person working on computer hardware repair, showcasing hands-on technology skills.
    Startup News

    Ghost AI's 19-Year-Old Founder Raises $11M for Personal AI Computers

    Editorial Desk·Oct 06, 2026
    12min
  17. Industrial machinery with robotic arm in a modern manufacturing facility.
    Startup News

    Menlo Ventures Backs Factory AI After Khosla Spat *Lessons for Founders*

    Editorial Desk·Oct 06, 2026
    11min
  18. Golden justice scales on a desk beside a laptop, symbolizing law and balance.
    Startup News

    OpenAI Safety Employee Resigns, Citing 'Broken Culture'

    Editorial Desk·Oct 05, 2026
    11min
  19. A modern robot toy depicted in a studio environment with its reflection visible on a dark surface.
    Capital

    FieldAI Secures $700M, Reaches $10B Decacorn Valuation

    Editorial Desk·Oct 04, 2026
    17min
  20. A robotic dog oversees an automated car assembly in a high-tech factory setting.
    Startup News

    Cerebras Stock Crash: Nvidia's Challenge for AI Startups

    Editorial Desk·Oct 03, 2026
    16min
  21. Dramatic aerial twilight view of Riyadh city skyline with lit streets.
    Startup News

    MENA Tech Boom: MNT-Halan IPO, Replit Acquires Atta in Strategic AI Push

    Editorial Desk·Oct 03, 2026
    14min
  22. Colleagues engaged in a collaborative business meeting around a table in a modern office setting.
    Strategy

    VCs Hedge Against AI: Investing in Concerts for Real-World Value

    Editorial Desk·Oct 02, 2026
    13min
  23. Close-up of a woman using a tablet to analyze stock market graphs.
    Strategy

    Oura Pauses IPO: Market Shifts Demand Profit Over Growth Founders, Take Note

    Editorial Desk·Oct 02, 2026
    10min
  24. A digitally rendered abstract image showcasing a futuristic eye with complex network patterns.
    Strategy

    Anthropic IPO: Pioneering AI Existential Risk Disclosure A New Standard for AI Safety

    Editorial Desk·Oct 02, 2026
    15min
  25. An entrepreneur standing in front of a whiteboard with revenue growth charts
    Business Strategy

    Bootstrapped Entrepreneur Startups That Said No to VC — and Won Anyway

    Editorial Desk·Oct 01, 2026
    12min
  26. Early-stage founders brainstorming growth tactics on sticky notes
    Marketing

    How Top Entrepreneurs Got Their First 1,000 Customers — Playbooks That Actually Worked

    Editorial Desk·Oct 01, 2026
    12min
  27. Abstract AI neural network visualization overlaid on a laptop
    Business

    AI Entrepreneurs Building Million-Dollar Businesses With No Employees in 2026

    Editorial Desk·Oct 01, 2026
    11min
  28. A founder sitting alone at a desk, head in hands, dim light
    Motivation

    The Dark Side of Entrepreneurship — Real Founder Stories on Mental Health

    Editorial Desk·Oct 01, 2026
    12min
  29. 3D rendered abstract design featuring a digital brain visual with vibrant colors.
    Capital

    Instinct Secures $1 Billion for AI Agents in Mega-Round Signaling VC Confidence

    Editorial Desk·Oct 01, 2026
    12min
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