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vishakha Jangir
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๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐๐ฝ ๐ถ๐ ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ท๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฏ๐๐ฟ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ต !! A startup should focus on sustainable growth, not just rapid expansion fueled by heavy spending. Blindly burning cash on customer acquisition without retention strategies leads to failure. Many startups fail because they prioritize vanity metrics (user growth, app downloads) over profitability. Bootstrapping or lean operations force startups to focus on core value propositions. Efficient capital allocation ensures longevity and better investor confidence. Companies that solve real problems with strong unit economics thrive without excessive spending. Scaling too fast before achieving product-market fit can lead to financial disaster. Smart startups invest in organic growth channels like referrals, word-of-mouth, and SEO. Case Study: (1) ๐ช๐ฒ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐๐. ๐ญ๐ผ๐ต๐ผ WeWork raised billions but focused on aggressive expansion over sustainable business fundamentals. When investor confidence declined, the business collapsed under its own expenses. Zoho focused on profitability and organic growth from the beginning, never relying on external funding. Today, it's a global software giant without any VC dependency. (2) ๐๐ฌ๐๐จโ๐ฆ ๐๐. ๐ญ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ต๐ฎ BYJUโS aggressively spent on marketing, acquisitions, and discounts to drive user growth without ensuring profitability. As debt mounted and investor confidence declined, it faced financial struggles despite being a market leader. Zerodha, in contrast, built a profitable business from day one, focusing on low-cost brokerage and organic customer acquisition. Without VC funding, it remains one of India's most successful bootstrapped startups. Long-term success comes from a strong business model, not just deep pockets. Follow vishakha Jangir for more such business insights.
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