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10 Mistakes That Can Kill Your Startup (A thread every founder should read!) 1. Chasing too many ideas – Focus is your superpower. 2. No planning or poor planning – Strategy > luck. 3. Ignoring design – Good design = better trust & UX. 4. Not bui

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Hey I am on Medial • 1m

Totally agree on #1, “chasing too many ideas.” Most founders suffer from shiny object syndrome. They get a little traction, then pivot… again. Pick one thing. Go deep. You’re not Google. Yet.

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