29/01/2026
Everyone believed the hype.
Very few checked the reality.
It started with big headlines.
Bigger numbers.
And the biggest expectations.
💰 “$60B valuation” designers, startups, investors… everyone talked about it.
Fast forward ⏩
Reality hit harder than the pitch deck.
📉 $15B.
This isn’t just about a company.
It’s about a lesson we see again and again in real life:
👉 Hype travels faster than truth.
👉 Numbers look good until time tests them.
👉 Products matter more than promises.
As designers, builders, and founders
we don’t work for hype.
We work for impact, usability, and long-term value.
Question for you 👇
Was this fall inevitable… or avoidable?
💬 Comment your honest take
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