The Startup Mirage: Avoiding Startup Investment Traps

By: Therrison, James Norman

Navigate the treacherous startup world with Startup Mirage, your essential guide to avoiding scams and seizing real opportunities. Authored by James Norman Therrison, this book exposes common startup frauds-crowdfunding cons, fake accelerators, crypto schemes-using cases like Theranos, FTX, and WeWork. Learn to spot red flags, from overhyped investments to founder hubris, and master due diligence with practical tools. Discover signals of genuine startups in AI, climate tech, and biotech, backed by 2025 data. Whether you're an entrepreneur or investor, this book provides a blueprint for building or backing ventures safely, with lessons from triumphs like Airbnb. Stay ahead with insights on emerging trends and a vigilance checklist to thrive in the dynamic startup ecosystem. Perfect for anyone seeking to turn dreams into reality without falling for the mirage

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FXRKN279
• ISBN13: 9798271493683
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"