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A routine topic - but it's a necessary one. Why Indian Startups Fail in the First 3 Years? A lot of Indian startups don’t fail because the idea is bad, they fail because the fundamentals are overlooked. Founders often build what they like instead o

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Hey I am on Medial • 1m

the truth is, too many Indian startups are built for pitch decks, not for customers. founders chase virality, design fancy MVPs, and raise big, but they never really validate demand. venture money gives them a long runway to nowhere. it’s not a startup, it’s a prolonged fantasy.

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