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Chamarti Sreekar

Stealth • 9h

Why Startups (Products) Fail The harsh truth is most startups fail—not just due to bad ideas but because they run out of resources before finding a plan that works. This post will teach you a systematic approach to testing product ideas and improving your chances of success. Why Building Successful Products Is Hard 1. The Visionary Myth Success isn’t about predicting the future but adapting through failures. Even Steve Jobs’ innovations were built on years of trial and error. 2. Product Development Distractions Startups fail not by building the wrong product but by failing to find the right market. Traditional development keeps startups disengaged from customers for too long. 3. Listening to Customers Customers can articulate problems, but it's up to entrepreneurs to create solutions. The real issue is wasting time and resources on the wrong product. The First-Mover Fallacy Many believe being first to market is an advantage, but history shows fast followers often win. The real edge comes from capturing customer mindshare, not just launching first. Funding & Traction Investors care about traction—proof of customer engagement—not just a great idea. Instead of pitching investors first, start with customers. They don’t care about your technology; they care about solutions to their problems. The Entrepreneur’s True Product Success isn’t about building a product—it’s about creating a working business model. That requires constant testing and adaptation. The Lean Approach 1. Document Your Plan A – Traditional business plans are outdated and rarely read. Instead, use a one-page Lean Canvas to capture your model concisely. 2. Prioritize Risks – Focus on the riskiest assumptions first, not just what’s easiest or most exciting. 3. Systematic Testing – Use experiments to refine your business model, iterating based on real customer feedback. Next, we’ll cover how to map out your initial vision in just 15-20 minutes and systematically refine it. Stay tuned!

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LIKHITH
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Medial • 8h

The first mover fallacy is not something that's created by us. it is something that's instilled by the education system say for example, If a child says answer first then he should get appreciation and credits even though the second guy had come up with better and creative answer It is quite common which occurs between 4 walls which is then carried out by those induviduals

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MOHD RAIYAN

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hello sir I want to connect with you. so I sent you a DM

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