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Rishav Kumar

šŸš€ Aspiring Entrepre... • 2m

Startup failure isn’t caused by just one factor—it’s usually a combination of all these challenges. A great product without market fit (B) won’t sell. Even with PMF, poor marketing (D) means no customers. A strong team (C) is crucial, but without funding (A), execution becomes impossible. Success comes from balancing all these elements—validating the market, building the right team, securing funds strategically, and crafting a solid go-to-market strategy. It’s about connecting the dots, not just focusing on one!

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