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Riot On Documentary (2002)

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What it is

A documentary about Riot Entertainment, a Finnish dot-com-era startup that raised millions in funding and then collapsed. It follows the hype-driven rise and implosion of the company.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN recommends it as an entertaining dot-com-era story and a cautionary tale about VC funding and fake-it-till-you-make-it growth.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 1 strong recommendations
  • first 2016, last 2022

What HN commenters said

  1. “I highly recommend the documentary "Riot On!". Great documentary, great cinema, and great entertainment.”

    Highly recommended dot-com era documentary

    virgulino, 2021-07 · Strong recommendation · in “The History of the Dot Com Era”

  2. “Great watch on the insanity of VC funding and growth.”

    Funny documentary on the insanity of VC funding and growth

    mvdwoord, 2022-05 · Recommendation · in “Bolt announces layoffs”

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Topics: riot entertainment, dot-com bubble, venture capital, startups, finland

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