Move Slow and Fix Things: Why One Developer Rejects Silicon Valley's Hustle

A developer who once dreamed of running a US startup now argues that the relentless pursuit of unicorn status—fueled by VC money and hustle culture—is harmful. Instead, he champions sustainable, bootstrapped businesses and open-source work, pointing out that founders bear all the risk while VCs profit regardless. He questions the AI hype and the pressure to scale exponentially, suggesting that small, meaningful products can provide a comfortable living without sacrificing values.