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David Kolodny is an entrepreneur.

David Kolodny is a prominent entrepreneur based in Miami, Florida. David is a Co-Founder of Wilbur Labs, a startup studio that turns bold ideas into market-leading companies. David has overseen the launch and growth of more than 21 companies spanning travel, ecommerce, recruitment, pet care, and financial services.

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David is an expert on building companies. Since co-founding Wilbur Labs in 2016, David has helped launch some…

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The Startup Founder's Playbook for Effective A/B Testing

The Startup Founder's Playbook for Effective A/B Testing

Founders of early-stage companies have one job: to reach product-market fit. Product is at the heart of how y…

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Even In The Best Times Most Startups Will Fail: Here's How to Beat the Odds Today

Even In The Best Times Most Startups Will Fail: Here's How to Beat the Odds Today

The last year has been frenetic and we will continue to see long-tail effects from recent events for some tim…

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3 tips on how you, a founder, can become more adaptable

3 tips on how you, a founder, can become more adaptable

In entrepreneurship, nothing goes as expected. No amount of research and preparation can ensure that a busine…

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What Founders Should Obsess Over Instead of Funding

What Founders Should Obsess Over Instead of Funding

In 2021, U.S. startups raised a record-level $330 billion in funding, almost doubling the $167 billion raised…

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Founders, Stop Obsessing Over Venture Funding

Founders, Stop Obsessing Over Venture Funding

Venture funding is the clickbait of the tech world. Funding announcements saturate newsfeeds, conditioning fo…

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You Don't Have to Be Able to Code to Start and Run Your Tech Business

You Don't Have to Be Able to Code to Start and Run Your Tech Business

Advice for non-technical founders: A business needs a wide range of skills. Don't stress over the ones you do…

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Survey finds failure doesn't scare founders, and most say they would try again

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By David Kolodny
| Benton County Enterprise Verified
Posted 5/7/26 Wilbur Labs reports founders are undeterred by failure, with 80% willing to try again after setbacks, emphasizing learning from mistakes. This item is available in full to subscribers. E-mail Password Print and web subscribers If you're a print and web subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. Non-subscribers Click here to see your options for becoming a subscriber.
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Survey finds failure doesn't scare founders, and most say they would try again

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By David Kolodny
| Monroe County (Sparta) Herald Verified
Posted Thursday, May 7, 2026 3:30 pm Founders are launching companies at record levels despite high failure rates and economic uncertainty. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, Americans filed over 532,000 new business applications in January 2026. But a startup doesn’t equal success. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that approximately 4 in 5 businesses survive their first year, but that rate declines to about 50% by year five.
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Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy Survey finds failure doesn't scare founders, and most say they would try again

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By David Kolodny
| MSN Verified
David Kolodny for Wilbur Labs Survey finds failure doesn't scare founders, and most say they would try again Founders are launching companies at record levels despite high failure rates and economic uncertainty. According to U.S. Census Bureau data , Americans filed over 532,000 new business applications in January 2026. But a startup doesn't equal success.
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