What is the most difficult stage in the startup in your opinion?

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YanXu · Accepted Answer

Design and Operations

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I find the early stages of a startup the toughest, especially when figuring out product-market fit.

Kira Ortega · Answer

I struggle the most with building a strong team early on, as finding the right people can be challenging.

Jone Denherder · Answer

I find the early stage where you’re validating the idea to be the toughes it’s all about figuring out what works.

Rick Fan · Answer

Before the launch

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For me, managing cash flow during the scaling phase is the hardest part of running a startup.

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for me, finding the right market fit was the hardest part for me

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In my experience,securing funding is the hardest stage

Akash Mondal · Answer

Taking it from 0 to 1.

Sebastian Cole Ashford · Answer

Getting initial traction and customers is definitely the hardest in my experience. Refining the product, marketing, and achieving product-market fit takes a lot of iterations before you get it right. Just gotta keep at it and not get discouraged!

Hassan Sajjad · Answer

I think the most challenging part is balancing growth with sustainability. When you’re scaling quickly, it’s tough to keep the quality of your product or service high. How do you manage to ensure both growth and quality without burning out?

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After finalizing your idea, taking first step of starting your business.

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I think  The early stage of building a team is tough. Getting the right people on board and creating a cohesive culture from scratch can be a real challenge.

Xavier Jam · Answer

For, me securing initial funding was the toughest part. Convincing investors to back you can be a real challenge.

What is the most difficult stage in the startup in your opinion?

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