Startup

Twitter 2007-02 business evergreen Updated 2026-02-10
Late 2000s Massive scale 2B+ lifetime posts

First documented in February 2007 on Twitter. Evergreen hashtag with sustained activity since 2007, returning to use in cycles rather than spiking and fading.

#Startup

Tag for entrepreneurs sharing launches, funding, and the startup lifestyle.

Quick Facts

AttributeValue
First AppearedFebruary 2007
Origin PlatformTwitter
Categorybusiness
Statusevergreen
Est. Lifetime Posts2B+

Origin & Impact

Twitter’s early user base was heavily startup-focused, and #startup became the hub for sharing product launches, funding announcements, and entrepreneurial advice. It connected founders, investors, and early adopters.

The hashtag helped democratize startup culture, giving small founders visibility previously reserved for press releases. It fueled the 2010s startup boom and remains essential for visibility in tech ecosystems.

#Startup represents how Twitter became the default networking tool for entrepreneurs, replacing email lists and forums as the primary community space.

References

Explore #Startup

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