About FlopHouse
Learn about our mission to transform startup failures into valuable lessons.
Our Mission
FlopHouse was created to address a critical gap in entrepreneurial culture: the reluctance to discuss and learn from failure. While success stories are celebrated widely, the valuable lessons from failed ventures often remain hidden.
We believe that by creating a space where founders can openly share their post-mortems, we can collectively accelerate learning, reduce common mistakes, and build a more resilient entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Our platform transforms individual setbacks into community wisdom, helping the next generation of founders make better-informed decisions and increasing their chances of success.
Transparency
Promoting open, honest discussions about startup failures.
Community
Building a supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurs.
Education
Turning individual experiences into collective knowledge.
Our Story
FlopHouse began as a simple thought shared on social media: "There should be an open sourced list of failed startup ideas for others to grab." This spark of inspiration quickly resonated with entrepreneurs who recognized the untapped value in startup post-mortems.
Ideas are cheap, but execution is everything. Sometimes ideas fail not because they were bad, but because of timing or team fit. If founders are no longer pursuing these ideas, why not share them—along with lessons learned—to speed up the ideation process for others?
This platform transforms individual setbacks into community wisdom. We believe that by creating a space where founders can openly share their post-mortems, we can collectively accelerate learning, reduce common mistakes, and build a more resilient entrepreneurial ecosystem.
How It Works
Submit Your Story
Share your startup's journey, what went wrong, and what you learned from the experience.
Review Process
Our team reviews submissions to ensure they meet our community guidelines and contain valuable insights.
Share & Learn
Approved stories are published on our platform, allowing the community to learn from shared experiences.
Our Values
Honesty & Transparency
We encourage candid sharing of what went wrong, without sugar-coating the reality.
Community Support
Creating a judgment-free space where entrepreneurs support each other.
Global Perspective
Featuring stories from entrepreneurs worldwide, including Haiti and other regions with emerging startup ecosystems.
Ecosystem Building
Contributing to stronger startup ecosystems through shared knowledge and experiences.
Ready to Share Your Story?
Your experience could help fellow entrepreneurs avoid the same pitfalls and build more successful ventures.