The Startup Ecosystem’s Circle of Life

Like any ecosystem, the world of startups has a variety of creatures, some nearly endangered and some so ubiquitous as to nearly trample the rest.

Developers are probably the most important part of the ecosystem (nothing would exist without their skills, after all), but are much like the American bald eagle: teetering, sometimes, on the edge of extinction, it feels.

And while the Venture Capitalist and Angel Investor are relatively rare and fierce, they must be wary of the rabid Tech Blogger, who is ubiquitous and likes nothing better than to bring a moneybags or founder down a few pegs. Don’t even get us started on Social Marketers and Consumers.

This fun infographic poster from Udemy shows the Startup Ecosystem’s predators and prey.