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Founders

The launch that almost killed the company

Slack, Airbnb, Buffer, Groove, and ConvertKit each came close to dying. The documented accounts share a structure, and it is not the one the myth tells.

Crucible Editorial· July 27, 2026 ·8 min

Founders

Cofounder breakups: what the public accounts reveal

Cofounder conflict is the leading cause of early startup death. The public breakup stories share a structure, and the paperwork that prevents the worst is boring.

Crucible Editorial· July 6, 2026 ·7 min

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Articles tagged startup-failure

The launch that almost killed the company

Cofounder breakups: what the public accounts reveal