Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 1st August 2014

Dilbert//9239, first published twelve years ago on Friday 1st August 2014

Tags

executives, obliviousness, act like start up, ask for funding, hacker

Official transcript

CEO: We need to act more like a start-up. Dilbert: You mean we can ask for funding for one thing and then pivot six times and build something entirely different? CEO: Is there a version where we don't do any of that and I can still call myself a hacker?

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WE NEED TO ACT MORE LIKE A STARTUP.

YOU MEAN WE CAN ASK FOR FUNDING FOR ONE THING AND THEN PIVOT SIX TIMES AND BUILD SOMETHING ENTIRELY DIFFERENT?

IS THERE A VERSION WHERE WE DON'T DO ANY OF THAT AND I CAN STILL CALL MYSELF A HACKER?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Start-Ups and Funding"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic commentary on office life and corporate culture, navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship and funding.

Key Points:

• Start-Up Challenges: The comic strip highlights the difficulties faced by start-ups in securing funding, with a focus on the need for a clear and compelling pitch.
• Funding and Funding: The conversation between Dilbert and his colleagues emphasizes the importance of having a solid business plan and a persuasive presentation when seeking funding.
• Corporate Culture: The strip also touches on the quirks of corporate culture, with a nod to the absurdities of office life and the challenges of working in a large organization.

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