Classification: Satirical Index / Company File

Evidence File / R40

Updated: July 19, 2026Status: SATIRICAL RISK INDEX
ID: R40 — FORBES 30U30 2018 (CONSUMER TECH)SATIRICAL RISK INDEX
Bo
FounderPaul McDonald

Bodega

Consumer / Retail / —

Forbes 2018CONSUMER TECH

Satire only — pattern matching ≠ prediction. This score is fictional.

Named his vending machine startup 'Bodega' to replace actual bodegas. The internet was not amused. Company shut down.

CULTURAL BACKLASHNAMED AFTER BODEGASSHUT DOWNTONE DEAF
Satirical Risk Score52 / 100
StatusSATIRICAL RISK INDEX
Funding raised$2.5M