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100

 In the movie "The Matrix," what is the name of the virtual reality world where most humans are trapped?

The Matrix

100

I have keys but no locks. I have a space but no room. You can enter but can't go outside. What am I?

Keyboard.

100

What is the meaning of: Unicorn

Refers to a startup company valued at over $1 billion, typically indicating rapid growth and potential for high returns.

100

Gorebyss

Gorebyss is a Pokemon! His body is durable enough to withstand high-pressure levels in the deep sea.

100

The founders had initially limited the website's membership to Harvard students, but later expanded it to colleges in the Boston area, the Ivy League, and Stanford University

Facebook

200

In the Pixar movie "Toy Story," what is the name of the toy astronaut who believes he is a real space ranger?

Buzz Lightyear

200

What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?

The letter 'm'.

200

What is the meaning of: Easter Egg

Hidden surprises or inside jokes intentionally embedded in software by developers, waiting to be discovered by curious users.

200

Tokutek

Tokutek is a tech product! Tokutek claims to improve MongoDB performance 20x.

200

This app first launched in July 2011 under the name Picaboo in Spiegel's father's living room, though the application was later renamed and relaunched under a different name.

Snapchat

300

 The name of the computer system that helps Tony Stark in the "Iron Man" movies is...

J.A.R.V.I.S. (Just A Rather Very Intelligent System).

300

The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?

Footsteps.

300

What does the acronym SaaS stand for?

Software as a Service.

300

Hekaton

Hekaton is a tech product! Refer to lock-free architecture for SQL Server 2014.

300

The founders of this startup got their initial funding by selling their own brand of cereal.

AirBNB

400

What is the name of the AI-driven virtual assistant developed by Amazon?

Alexa

400

What has cities, but no houses; forests, but no trees; and rivers, but no water?

A map.

400

What is the term used to describe the process of adjusting a startup's business model and strategies to meet changing market conditions?

Pivot

400

Feebas

Feebas is a Pokemon! Feebas requires Swift Swim to get marvel scale

400

On April 3, 2012, this startup announced that Bono and The Edge, two members of the Irish rock band U2, were individual investors in the company.

Dropbox

500

In the TV series "Rick and Morty," what is the name of Rick's sentient, intelligent spaceship?

Spaceship, also known as "The Space Cruiser" or "The Ship"

500

The person who makes it, sells it. The person who buys it never uses it. The person who uses it never knows they're using it. What is it?

 A coffin.

500

What does the acronym CAC stand for in the context of startups?

Customer Acquisition Cost.

500

Vulpix

Vulpix is a Pokemon! Vulpix is able to take four Fire Blasts from the Life Orb set and hit back hard with Earthquake or STAB Return.

500

This startup, originally was an online bookstore launched in 1994

Amazon