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5 common mistakes by first-time startup founders and how to avoid them

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First-time startup founders often make mistakes such as hiring full-time employees before achieving product-market fit, deprioritizing offshore talent, holding on to their first idea too long, building a bigger MVP than necessary, and not having a marketing co-founder. Avoiding these pitfalls involves hiring flexible talent, iterating quickly, testing small product areas, and ensuring focused growth efforts. Engaging with other founders for advice is also beneficial.