Hey folks, we’re wrapping up the year with something a little lighter, a little looser, and a lot more festive.

We just dropped our Holiday Special episode of Startup Different, and it’s a short, spirited sign-off to a wild year in tech, startups, and everything in between.

But before we go…

We just want to say:

Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukkah. Happy Holidays. Happy New Year.

Whatever you’re celebrating, we hope it’s restful, joyful, and low on awkward family debates.

We did get a little reflective on the episode. (Sort of.)

My co-host Chris shared his real favorite part of the season:

“Probably the day drinking.”

To be fair, a couple of Baileys or mimosas do help with the chaos of Christmas dinner.

Because let’s be honest:

The holidays are great… but they’re also a lot of togetherness.

Sometimes you just gotta push through.

Pro tip:

Start the mimosas after presents.

Let the dopamine hit, then ride the wave into brunch.

We’re taking a short break, but we’ll be back in action on January 13th with more episodes, insights, and probably fewer mentions of Bailey’s.

Until then, we appreciate you listening, sharing, and being part of this ride with us.

Wishing you and your family all the best this season.

Happy Holidays and New Year from the team at Startup Different!

We'll see you in 2026!

LINK TO YT VIDEO HERE

Thanks for reading!
Dave

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