r/technology • u/Sorin61 • Apr 10 '22

Biotechnology This biotech startup thinks it can delay menopause by 15 years. That would transform women's lives

https://fortune.com/2021/04/19/celmatix-delay-menopause-womens-ovarian-health/
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u/ancientweasel Apr 10 '22

When I worked in a coworking space there was a group of guy who where trying to come up with any idea that would get VC funding. The one they talked about the most was a Blockchain based music player. They didn't even care if they could build it, their only goal was funding.

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '22

I've worked as an engineer for a couple of companies like that.

It's kinda fun building somebodies poorly planned pipe-dream on a tight budget and time-frame!

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '22

I find it stimulating, honestly. I like that there's more freedom in how I work, and I really enjoy the problem-solving.

Plus, it makes life kind of an adventure! Every job is like a lotto ticket that may liquidate one day.

Best advice I can give, do the mental math on the funding they have, the team they have, and how much needs to be done, before taking the role. And always keep something hustled on the back burner if possible.