Why my startup failed, and how I knew when to quit

Why my startup failed, and how I knew when to quit
Yesterday I got an email — “Your domain registration has expired”, and finally said goodbye to my startup that failed long ago. Here’s a look back at that, and what I learned.
Veronica Head
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Aug 23, 2019
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I’m 24, and I don’t have any kids but it sure feels like I’ve had a baby before. That…
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Written by Veronica Head
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Impact Driven Engineer & Entrepreneur | Passionate about the Future of Work | Venture for America, Goodbets, Boost
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