startupper

Someone who has started a *new* business (a "startup") or has worked in one.

She's not a mindless worker, she is a startupper.

by swaroopch November 18, 2009

StatUps

StatUps: slang.... constant status updates posted by an individual on multiple social networks and most likely using more than one device to do so.

"omg!!! u c bs statups? smh"

Sam's friends began to worry when his StatUps changed at 27 minute intervals

by To dye for April 27, 2010

dehumidifier startup

A company promoting a dehumidifier as a "revolutionary new technology" to obtain useless amounts of water from air, while insisting that it is definitely not just a glorified, overpriced dehumidifer.

Person 1: Have you heard of the Source Hydropanel?

Person 2: Oh great, yet another dehumidifier startup. Just like WaterSeer? Or the Watergen? Or the Rainmaker? Or Airowater? Or Veragon? Or the We Drink Air? ...

by Donald T. April 6, 2022

startup envy

Feeling of resentful discontent one experiences when employed at a regular job and one encounters news, conversation, or personalities related to startups.

John had a fit of startup envy after he was introduced to the free-spirited folks at the new startup next door.

by LightningBoy August 6, 2010

startupper

Someone who has started a business (a "startup") or has worked in one.

She's not a mindless worker, she is a startupper.

by swaroopch November 16, 2009

Startup Whisperer

A Startup Whisperer is a person who has a natural feel for what it takes to build a successful new enterprise.

“Thinking of starting a new business and not too sure what you need to do? Then call in the Startup Whisperer.”

by Prof Bruce September 13, 2010

Startuppy

adj. related to start-ups. Also, feeling as being part of a start-up.

"I like to finish the project the hour prior to the deadline, it makes me feel more startuppy"

by ervik October 15, 2020