Kara Bornstein-Marin, a former software engineer at Twilio and founder of Stashpad, shares her candid story about startup life. She discusses how to recognize the signs of startup failure and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. Kara emphasizes the importance of user feedback in product evolution and navigating the tricky waters of branding. She also reflects on the emotional challenges of shutting down a project and offers insights on rethinking personal identity post-startup while searching for new career opportunities.