7 Costliest mistakes that firat time founders make
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Anonymous 1
Hey I am on Medial • 3m
Validating demand before building is the most crucial step because if no one wants your product, nothing else matters.
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Your homescreen is your app, nothing else matters.
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why only 10% startups work?
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can anyone suggest me what's the first step to take after building your product mvp ??
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Act before wasting resources.
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