The Soundtrack to Your Startup Journey
by Startacus Admin
In keeping with our recent efforts to dial up the funny factor on Startacus we’ve created a hypothetical record label ‘Startachord’ to create an album which would best describe the rollercoaster journey of starting your own business!
The resulting mish-mash mix-tape is the product of hours of lively debate in the Startacus office, which was regrettably coupled with several equally 
lively (and painful) impromptu performances. Finally after much soul-searching, and indeed ear-bleeding, we’ve come to a consensus. I give you our debut release... the Soundtrack to Your Startup Journey.
1. Isolation
Celine Dion - All by myself. There were a huge number of choices for this spot, but nothing quite says isolation like this most self indulgent, feeling sorry for oneself ballad.
2. Confusion
Confusion - The Zutons. If you’re anything like us you’ll have this one on repeat!
3. Pivoting
Travis - Turn. Once we came to an agreement about what "pivoting" actually means, this was a no brainer... the chorus doesn't leave much room for ambiguity.
4. Eureka
KT Tunstall - Suddenly I see. In honour of Archimedes, “Rubber Ducky You're the One” was also a strong contender, but alas there can only be one winner!
5. Happiness
Imagine dragons - I'm on top of the world. The similarly titled (and more grammatically correct) “I'm on the top of the world” by The Carpenters would do equally well.
6. Money
Abba - Money! Money! Money! A terrible cliché? Or would it have been more of a cliché if we had picked something else? You decide!
7. Social Media
Oasis - All around the world. I don’t think there is much explanation needed for this one!
8. Finding your audience
Oliver (the musical )- Consider Yourself. There’s nothing like a good old fashioned spontaneous street sing-along to make you feel accepted.
9. Not selling-out
Bon Jovi - Keep the Faith. Nuff said!
10. Investment
Pet Shop Boys - Opportunists (Lets Make Lots of Money). Fingers crossed !
11. Repeat all of the above
Propellerheads and Shirley Bassey - History repeating. Now return to track 1...
We'd love to hear what the soundtrack to your startup journey would be, so why not get in touch and tell us via our rather fab Twitter account @iamstartacus
If that seems too much like hard work take a look at last weeks tongue and cheek feature Is Santa Claus the world’s greatest Entrepreneur? or continuing the Rock n Roll type theme how about you read Why Startups are like Rock n Roll bands!
Keep an eye out for next weeks "just for fun" piece!
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