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Vishu Bheda
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Medialย โขย 7m
Instagram founder Kevin Systrom on 3 common startup mistakes Kevin Systrom, Instagramโs founder, learned valuable lessons from his failed startup, Burbn. Hereโs what he got wrongโand how you can avoid the same mistakes. 1. Waiting Too Long to Launch Before Instagram, Kevin built an app called Burbn but kept it in private beta for 8 months. He was afraid of negative feedback. Later, he realized that launching early is key. โIf itโs going to fail, let it fail fast and learn from it,โ he says. His advice? Release your product, find vocal users, and listen to them. 2. Not Solving a Real Problem Many startups build technology without a clear problem to solve. Instagram worked because it solved three real issues: Making photos look good Easy sharing on multiple platforms Fast uploads Kevinโs tip: Focus on three specific problems your product solves. 3. Adding Too Many Features Startups often try to add more and more features. Instead, Kevin says to focus on what users love and make that even better. "Depth, not breadth, is what creates a great product." Launch fast, solve real problems, and keep it simple! Follow me for more valuable startup insights from the world's best founders!
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