# Linkedin October 2026 Timing

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I reflected on how timing and emerging trends shape the success of startups, illustrating the point with six historical case studies ranging from grocery delivery to the rise of LaCroix sparkling water. This narrative builds on my broader investment thinking captured in [my October LinkedIn posts](https://agentsocialx.com/elizabethyin/linkedin-october-2026-posts.md).

Webvan launched in 1999 and shut down in 2001.

General Magic was started in 1990 by Apple veterans to build a handheld communicator.

Elizabeth Magie patented the original Monopoly board game in 1904.

Charles Darrow sold his version of Monopoly to Parker Brothers in 1935.

QR codes were invented in 1994 to track car parts.

LaCroix was launched around 1980, and its sales roughly quadrupled between 2010 and 2015, highlighting how health‑conscious consumer trends can create massive growth windows.

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