Crash Landing

Definition

When a startup's momentum suddenly stops and it dies, usually after running out of money or investors realizing the idea doesn't work. It's spectacular and tragic.

Example Usage

The startup had a real crash landing after their Series B, with the CEO resigning mid-demo.

Origin

Aviation metaphor adopted by startup culture

Fun Fact

Many crash landings happen not because the idea was bad, but because the founder was more interested in press releases than product.

Source: Startup Industry Terminology

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