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PostHog·19 March 2026

Ask Whether A Startup Is Default Alive.

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Ask Whether A Startup Is Default Alive

A PostHog employee recounts learning during their interview that the company was “default alive” — able to become profitable before running out of cash. Knowing a startup’s runway and path to profitability is a key interview question for assessing stability and long-term fit. Candidates should ask whether a company is default alive to better evaluate job offers.

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