Startups

from Fun Times by Russell Scarbrough Big Band

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Text for STARTUPS by Jason O. Gilbert, used by permission.
jogblog.substack.com

“A poem about Silicon Valley, assembled from Quora questions about Silicon Valley”.

lyrics

Why do so many startups fail?
Why are all the hosts on CouchSurfing male?
Are we going to be tweeting for the rest of our lives?
Why do Silicon Valley billionaires choose average-looking wives?

What makes a startup ecosystem thrive?
What do people plan to do once they’re over 35?
Is an income of $160K enough to survive?
What kind of car does Mark Zuckerberg drive?

Are the real estate prices in Palo Alto crazy?
Do welfare programs make poor people lazy?
What are some of the biggest lies ever told?
How do I explain Bitcoin to a 6-year-old?

Why is Powdered Alcohol not successful so far?
How does UberX handle vomiting in the car?
Is being worth $10 million considered 'rich'?
What can be causing my upper lip to twitch?

Why has crowdfunding not worked for me?
Is it worth pre-ordering a Tesla Model 3?
How is Clinkle different from Venmo and Square?
Can karma, sometimes, be unfair?

Why are successful entrepreneurs stereotypically jerks?
Which Silicon Valley company has the best intern perks?
What looks easy until you actually try it?
How did your excretions change under a full Soylent diet?

What are alternatives to online dating?
Is living in small apartments debilitating?
Why don't more entrepreneurs focus on solving world hunger?
What do you regret not doing when you were younger?

credits

from Fun Times, released June 1, 2023
SOLOS
Lecturer: Russell Scarbrough
Tenor Saxophone: Jared Sims
Trumpet: Charlie Carr
Drums: Chris Teal

PERSONNEL on STARTUPS
Soprano Saxophone: JC Kuhl
Alto Saxophone: Brandon Kelley
Tenor Saxophone: Jared Sims
Baritone Saxophone: Josh Sinton
Trumpets: Charlie Carr
Trombone & Lecturer: Russell Scarbrough
Drums: Chris Teal

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Russell Scarbrough Rochester, New York

A ten-time ASCAP Plus Award recipient, Russell Scarbrough’s compelling, visceral works reflect a diverse array of musical resources, drawing inspiration from both the jazz tradition and from contemporary classical music. His music is filled with engaging themes, with rich contrasts and unpredictable rhythmic energy. ... more