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    Samreen Ahmad

    Published Wed, Sep 25, 2024 · 09:34 AM

    WHAT do Airbnb, Slack, and Nintendo have in common?

    These billion-dollar businesses were built on the failures of earlier ventures, with founders learning from setbacks to eventually find success.

    Pivoting is not an uncommon strategy, and it’s not limited to iconic brands. Case in point: defunct luxury marketplace Reebonz.

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