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The Recipe for Failure: Why killing my startup saved me - Season 14 (Tbilisi, Oct 2025)

The Recipe for Failure: Why killing my startup saved me - Season 14 (Tbilisi, Oct 2025)

Update: 2025-11-24
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Is quitting always a failure? Solo founder Lisa JY Tan argues that sometimes, it's the wisest move a founder can make. In this incredibly honest and vulnerable talk, Lisa explains why she chose to kill her first startup. It’s a powerful reminder that sometimes the bravest choice isn’t to pivot, but to compost the entire meal and start cooking again.

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The Recipe for Failure: Why killing my startup saved me - Season 14 (Tbilisi, Oct 2025)

The Recipe for Failure: Why killing my startup saved me - Season 14 (Tbilisi, Oct 2025)

Where exceptional startup founders share untold stories that shaped who they are