# @michael-girdley on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=AdgAAqTFDb8
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70965892-michael-girdley-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/dced5112e2.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-09-26T14:00:31.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Michael Girdley (@michael-girdley) — https://gondola.cc/michael-girdley

## Caption

Blue Apron exploded from roughly $75 million to nearly $350 million in revenue in about a year and was once valued by investors at around $2 billion. The meal-kit company appeared to be racing toward $1 billion in annual revenue, but that incredible growth didn't translate into lasting success. Years later, the entire company was sold for roughly $100 million. It's a striking example of how rapid revenue growth doesn't always create a sustainable business.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/chVOCRZcPiI

#blueapron #startups #business #mealkits #entrepreneurship

## Stats

- **Views:** 3,744
- **Likes:** 75
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 6

## Tags

blueapron, startups, entrepreneurship, business, mealkits

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