The Species of Startup
Homo startupicus.
A monotypic genus that emerged from homo economicus.
Key characteristics:
- individualistic
- focus on personal success
- in it to win it
- goal focused & goal driven
- motivated by profit
- on the brink of burnout
- transactional
- fast
- breaks things
Happy startupicus.
A monotypic genus that emerged from homo hippicus.
Key characteristics:
- collectivist
- concerned with group success
- in it to sustain it
- goal focused & impact driven
- motivated by purpose
- conscious of being and wellbeing
- relational
- slow
- heals things