The epic startup simulator – Now available for iOS

Build Your Empire. Try Not to Go Bankrupt
Take on the role of CEO in a chaotic, satirical startup environment. Start in a dingy Garage and hustle your way to a massive Tech Campus. You’ll need to develop hype-driven products, hire eccentric tech talent, and manage your action points every week before your cash burn rate hits -$50,000. Choose your CEO archetype—are you the visionary, the suit, or the influencer?—and lead your company to unicorn status
The Startup Grind is More Brutal Than Ever
Our data confirms that the “Valley Grind” is intensifying. While the user count remains small, the remaining founders are logging significant time.
Engagement Up: We observed a marked increase in sessions, with 11 founders now logging an impressive 4.12 sessions per user on average.
The Survival Cohort Grows: Our most dedicated group has doubled. There are now 8 hardcore founders who are demonstrating incredible resilience, surviving an average of 31 weeks before either burning out or successfully reaching their IPO.
I just looked at the metrics for Silly Con Valley.
Out of 110 VC pitches, our users lost 69 of them.
That is a 55% rejection rate.
Most people would look at this data and see failure.
I look at it and see opportunity.
Have you ever tried to capture a specific mood so perfectly that it accidentally turned into a video game?
Last October, after returning from a gig in Germany, I channeled the sun-drenched, buzzing energy of 90s Palo Alto into a synth-pop track. But a song alone wasn’t enough to capture the chaotic ambition of the tech world. What started as a musical vibe quickly evolved into Silly Con Valley, a satirical strategy simulation game for iOS
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Read the full story to find out how a simple melody transformed into a fully realized “SiliconOS 95” retro desktop experience
. Discover how 10-year-old Juha’s dream of making games came true over four weeks of intense development, culminating in a world where players can pitch to finicky VCs, manage eccentric tech talent, and try not to go bankrupt before ringing the IPO bell
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Read the full journey from synth-pop song to startup empire!
Welcome to the ultimate 90s tech bubble! I’m thrilled to announce that Silly Con Valley, the highly anticipated satirical strategy…
Survive Quarter 1 to Quarter 4 earnings report, fend off Hostile Takeovers from AI competitors, and prepare for your ultimate test.
Once you hit a $10 Million valuation, embark on a 3-stage IPO roadshow across London, Hong Kong, and New York. Ring the bell and win it all!
Want to complain about your burn rate? Join the community of Silly Con Valley.

