Survivorship bias is when the risks of a particular option are underestimated because failures can't be reported. The Dropout helps counter this by having a main character whose business dealings, while initially well intentioned, are a trash fire from beginning to end.

The story highlights several problems with her path including toxic workplace culture, intellectual property, casual sexism and deception. I particularly enjoyed how they made it obvious that attempting to emulate high flying tech bros was part of the problem.

While similar to Inventing Anna, the focus is less on other people being easily conned and more on her personal missteps. I find it depressing and most of the characters are unlikable but the message is important. Highly recommended watch for anyone who considers an entrepreneurs lifestyle.