Why to Start a Startup in a Bad Economy

It's not like big tech is feeling too stable given all the layoffs recently. It does appear to be a decent time to take a shot.

The economy isn't nearly as bad now as as in 2008. but Agent Krasnov and Oberguppenfuhrer Musk seem determined to make it so.

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