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How to Explain a Failed Startup on Your Resume
Co-founding a startup that doesn't succeed can feel like a black mark on your resume, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode of The Resume Room, Lucas and Luna walk through a real listener case: a two-year health tech startup that shut down in 2025. They discuss concrete framing techniques, writing a 'Key Accomplishments' section, using metrics even without a successful exit, and how to address the shutdown in cover letters and interviews. If you've ever worried that a failed venture would hold you back, this episode offers a practical rewrite strategy that turns…
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