Characteristics That Make a Startup a Startup

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What characteristics do startups have that small businesses lack?

Opens up a new market. Creates a new product or service or expands on a current product in a unique way
Raises interest from Venture Capitalists. Note that this does not mean that the startup must take VC funding, only that it is the type of venture to raise VC interest
Pushes the limit of what is considered to be the norm. Makes people say, “Wow, I’ve never seen that!” or “Huh, I didn’t even know that was possible?”
Agile, agile, agile. Is very in tune with the market and easily adapts to market changes and/or customer feedback.
Holds idealistic(and attainable) visions. There is a crystal-clear, grand picture of what the company should look like in the end. Mini-visions help the startup take attainable steps to achieve the vision.
Is not easily replicated. Just as important as the intellectual property the startup may have, the vision that the founders hold make the venture unreplicatable.

What other factors make a startup a startup for you?
Next up, what makes a startup a backyard startup.