<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>A startup's valuation is a supposed market worth, often inflated, which investors might pay if the company ever makes a profit.</li><li>Valuation metrics include total addressable market, projected growth, and the founder's persuasiveness.</li><li>Startup bros use valuation to impress by sounding rich and successful, emphasizing it over profits or customers.</li><li>For women unfamiliar with venture capital, a high valuation may seem impressive but doesn't necessarily reflect reality.</li><li>Red flags in the startup dating world include self-proclaimed 'visionaries' with no substantial product or revenue.</li><li>Startup entrepreneurs use valuation as a way to create the illusion of success and attract partners who may not understand the startup world.</li><li>Clarifying questions to ask a startup entrepreneur include inquiring about revenue, the company's actual product, and profitability timeline.</li><li>Buzzwords like 'runway,' 'burn rate,' and 'AI-powered synergy' hint at potential issues with the startup.</li><li>While a valuation may impress socially, it doesn't equate to financial stability or success in reality.</li></ul>

Title: “Valuation Nation: How Startup Bros Use Imaginary Money to Impress Real Women”

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