Riot On Documentary (2002)

Caroline bruins

Why leaders watch it

A documentary of a dot-com startup that raised millions and collapsed, showing how hype, poor discipline and weak leadership destroy companies.

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.

Takeaways

• Hype and funding can mask weak fundamentals
• Spending without discipline is fatal
• Leadership credibility matters to survival

Topics: Company case studies, Startups & entrepreneurship

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