Learn about a company that was founded in 2011, achieved Unicorn status in June 2013, and was out of business by mid 2014. A rapid rise and an even more rapid fall. The story of how a company that sold $600,000 of merchandise in its first twelve days of business fell victim to the speed trap. We will look at the specific reasons Fab.com ran into difficulties, and then discuss how the speed trap can trip up any high growth company

In the final segment you will hear about how entrepreneurs face the heartbreaking decision to close down their companies. There are a lot of emotions at play when facing the question, Do I soldier on? Or call it a day? Exiting gracefully can position to pick yourself up and start again.