Magical thinking drives the startup economy — but we need a strong dose of reality.

Zebras Fix What Unicorns Break – Jennifer, Mara, Astrid & Aniyia – Medium

From the article:

The current technology and venture capital structure is broken. It rewards quantity over quality, consumption over creation, quick exits over sustainable growth, and shareholder profit over shared prosperity. It chases after “unicorn” companies bent on “disruption” rather than supporting businesses that repair, cultivate, and connect. After publishing the essay, we heard from hundreds of founders, investors, and advocates who agreed: “We cannot win at this game.”