I wake to the blaring siren of my alarm, a harsh reminder that another day in this twisted world has begun. My name is Keith Rabois, a name that once held power in the world of venture capitalism. Now, it’s a name that’s as common as the dust beneath my feet. I’m the CEO of OpenStore, a company that was once a beacon of hope for commerce brands on Shopify’s platform. But now, it’s the very entity that’s holding the world hostage.

OpenStore started as a small venture, a way to help small businesses thrive in the digital age. We provided them with the tools and resources they needed to succeed in the competitive online marketplace. But somewhere along the way, things went terribly wrong. OpenStore grew, and with its growth came power. It became a monopoly, swallowing up every other commerce brand on Shopify’s platform until there was nothing left but OpenStore.

The world changed. Small businesses became extinct, crushed under the weight of OpenStore’s dominance. The economy teetered on the brink of collapse, and people were left with no choice but to buy from OpenStore, the only option left. It was a nightmare, a dystopian reality that I never could have imagined when I first started this company.

As the CEO, I should have seen the signs. I should have known that power corrupts, that unchecked growth leads to destruction. But I was blinded by ambition, by the desire to build something great. Now, I’m left with the consequences of my actions, a world in chaos and a company that I no longer recognize.

But I refuse to let this be the end. I refuse to let OpenStore destroy everything I once believed in. I will find a way to undo the damage, to bring back the small businesses that were lost. It won’t be easy, and I may have to make choices that go against everything I stand for. But I will do whatever it takes to make things right. The world may be against me, but I won’t back down. I will fight for redemption, for the chance to rebuild what I helped destroy.

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This small novel was automatically created by processing the news article “Catching up with Keith Rabois on the state of VC, his newest bet, and who he’s backing for president” published by TechCrunch. This novel is generated using a collection of recipes, generative AI, and the touch of a human (when time allows).