Are most startups exploitive?

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Not necessarily, but many are, especially the "uber-for-X" or airbnb type models where they rely on low paid labor or flouting regulations.

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Can you elaborate on the question?

Seems like the culture is a lot of long hours, low pay, no benefits. And at the end of the day, the company can easily devalue your shares to zero if they want to

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Yes, unless you are the founder & CXO

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