Punk Scenes and Startups
Awhile ago (too long ago), I had Thomas Seelbinder on Caffeinated CX (this episode here) and we reminisced about our punk rock roots and how the punk rock ethos could be compared to a lot of startup companies. The punk rock scene and startups have more in common than a lot of people realize (or care to realize). Both are driven by a DIY mentality, a willingness to challenge the status quo, and a desire to push boundaries. We'll get more into that in a little bit. Just as punk rock bands in the 1970s and early 80's used their music to break free from the constraints of mainstream glam metal, prog rock, and disco, startups today are using technology to disrupt traditional industries and create new opportunities. Both punk rock and startups value creativity, innovation, and a willingness to take risks. Think about the way that the Crass, the Sex Pistols, the Exploited, the Ramones, or Dead Kennedys paved the way for countless alternative and independent bands to come, or how com...