- Falling in Love with the Idea, Not the Problem – Build what people need, not just what you love.
- Ignoring Market Research – Just because you think it’s cool doesn’t mean people will pay for it.
- Scaling Too Fast – Growing too soon without a solid base can break everything.
- Not Managing Finances Well – Burning cash without a plan is a one-way ticket to failure.
- Building Without Customer Feedback – Your users should shape your product, not just your assumptions.
- Trying to Do Everything Alone – A strong team is as important as a great idea.
- Underestimating Competition – If you think you have no competitors, you haven’t looked hard enough.
- Ignoring Marketing & Sales – A great product without customers is just a great idea.
- Poor Hiring Decisions – The wrong people can kill momentum faster than anything else.
- Not Having a Clear Business Model – “We’ll figure out revenue later” rarely ends well.
- Overcomplicating the Product – Simple, working solutions win over bloated features.
- Neglecting Customer Retention – Acquiring new users is great, keeping them is even better.
- Letting Ego Get in the Way – Be flexible, adapt, and listen to smarter people.
- Ignoring Legal & Compliance Issues – Not handling paperwork can shut you down overnight.
- Giving Up Too Soon – Success takes time, patience, and a whole lot of persistence.
What mistakes from the above list do you think you have made in the past or are currently doing?
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