Failed pivot
Failed pivot: 5 startups that closed for this reason, with their stories and lessons.
5 startups
Zume
The start-up that went from robot-made pizza baked in the delivery van to packaging
Closed2007 – 2022Local Motors
The 3D-printed vehicle start-up that designed with its community and built in microfactories
Closed2008 – 2019Aria Insights
The final form of CyPhy Works, the tethered-drone maker founded by iRobot's co-founder
Closed2012 – 2014Youlike
The dating site and social network that matched people by what they love and loathe
Closed2010 – 2013Flud
A San Diego app that wanted to turn reading the news into a social experience
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