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“The blockchain start-ups that have done ICOs are just at the beginning of something. Ask me how they are doing in a year or two years from now. I know for a fact it won't be any different from the statistics of all start-ups: 80% of them will not make it.” quote by William Mougayar
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“The blockchain start-ups that have done ICOs are just at the beginning of something. Ask me how they are doing in a year or two years from now. I know for a fact it won't be any different from the statistics of all start-ups: 80% of them will not make it.”

William Mougayar

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Source Interview: Podcast on Blockchain, William Mougayar, 2018

He predicts most blockchain ICOs will fail, similar to general start‑up stats.

In simple terms: Most blockchain startups will not survive.

Key Takeaway

Prepare for high failure rates.

Themes

business technology risk

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

financial strategic

When to use this quote

  • startup pitch
  • investment decision
  • product launch

Key Concepts

venture capital market saturation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What factors increase a startup’s chance of success?
  • How to balance optimism with realism?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on failure may deter innovation.

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