Are there many examples of startups for the sake of startups that succeeded?
I've known a lot more that start companies in things they're passionate about (e.g. video games) and struggle.
The feel good mantra of our time is damaging. It certainly was to me.
But I think that is the main point, seeing something that is an oppurtunity.
I was more reffering to people who "play startup" for startups sake, because it is cool or the done thing.
If there is oppurtunity and solution you don't need to be passionate generally.
No one started a sewer cleaning service because they love cleaning sewers.
To be fair, I do feel like there is a certain population disingenuous founders who weave a backstory around the genesis of their startup...but the population, by my estimation is small.