Startup.com

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  • R
  • 2001
  • 1 hr 47 min
  • 7.1  (3,456)
  • 75

Startup.com is a compelling documentary about the rise and fall of a promising internet start-up during the dot-com boom. The film follows two childhood friends, Kaleil Isaza Tuzman and Tom Herman, as they launch their company, GovWorks.com, which aimed to revolutionize the way the government interacts with its citizens. The film starts with the two friends quitting their high-paying jobs to pursue their dream of launching a successful start-up. With no experience in building a company, they rely on their passion, intellect, and determination to create a platform that could digitize government services and facilitate the payment of taxes, parking tickets, and permits online.

As the company grows, it attracts the attention of venture capitalists, who offer millions of dollars in funding to propel GovWorks.com forward. This influx of cash allows the team to expand their operations and hire more employees.

However, with the growth of the company, problems begin to arise. The former friends find themselves in disagreements on how to run the company, and this lack of cohesion results in turmoil within the organization. Additionally, the dot-com bubble had begun to burst, and the company struggles to keep up with competitors who have more funding and experience.

Furthermore, the company's relationship with the government becomes strained, and the team is blamed for problems with the website. Tensions rise when the company's employees have to work long hours and are not paid as much as they had hoped. Eventually, the company is sued and spirals into financial ruin, and the once-promising start-up plummets into bankruptcy.

The film presents an engrossing and honest look at the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, providing insight into the founding of a start-up, the challenges of leadership, and the importance of resilience. The documentary is engrossing in its storytelling, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the personal and professional relationships that drive the company forward.

The film is expertly paced, deftly building tension and suspense as the company's woes accumulate. The audience is given an inside look into the company's development, revealing both its successes and failures. Moreover, the film shines in its examination of the complex process of creating a start-up from scratch, highlighting the arduous work required, the obstacles that must be overcome, and the sacrifices that entrepreneurs must make to bring their vision to life.

Overall, Startup.com is a cautionary tale about the seductive lure of the dot-com boom and the pitfalls of entrepreneurship. Through its depiction of the rise and fall of GovWorks.com, the story reveals the importance of communication, collaboration, and foresight in the success of any start-up. It is a must-see for anyone interested in business, technology, and the power of human perseverance.

Startup.com is a 2001 documentary with a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.1 and a MetaScore of 75.

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  • Release Date
    2001
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 47 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.1  (3,456)
  • Metascore
    75
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