.png)
What If... everyone was founding startups?
- Karim Mustaghni
- Apr 15
- 1 min read
Updated: May 27
A wonderful discussion with Rune Theill, founder and CEO of Rockstart, one of Europe’s first accelerators and now a seed investor, about what would happen if everyone were founding startups, why the future of accelerators will depend on trustful and long-term partnerships, and what accelerators can learn from the culture of a pizzeria in Brazil.
What If... everyone was founding startups? (Podcast from 2021)
In this episode of What If... from 2021, Rune Theill, CEO of Rockstart, explores the wild idea of everyone being a startup founder and it leads to some surprisingly creative insights:
Startup ecosystems could become the new cities: Imagine communities where networks of people and ideas matter more than physical spaces.
Failure might become the real badge of honor: Picture a world where failing at a startup is not just accepted but celebrated as a key step toward future success.
Collaboration could flip the script: Instead of guarding ideas, founders might start building openly on each other's innovations, creating something far bigger than any one company.
