Startups often chase the microservices trend, but monoliths can be a secret weapon for speed and survival.Monoliths are battle-tested and have powered successful companies like Airbnb, Shopify, and early Facebook.Choosing a monolithic architecture allows startups to focus on building the product instead of managing a complex infrastructure.Microservices can be beneficial in the long run, but adopting them too early can hinder momentum and drain resources.