What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned as a founder?

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Dan O'Malley · Accepted Answer

Validate early!

Priyanka Saini · Answer

@herklos Great learning!! Team work always delivered best! :)

Priyanka Saini · Answer

@vaibhavdwivedi So true and very important!

Aruna Neervannan · Answer

1. Adaptability when there is so much unpredictability in the process, market and more
2. Building the product is probably the easiest part
3. It's not about the competition

CY Zhou · Answer

The most valuable lesson I've learned as a founder is the importance of adaptability. Being able to pivot and adjust your strategies in response to market changes can make or break your business.

Herklos · Answer

Starting a business with several people is much better than doing it alone.

Once you have found a good distribution of roles and established good communication, everything becomes simpler and more efficient when creating a product with a team rather than by yourself.

Vaibhav · Answer

There are tons and tons. One I can remember right off is that,

Validate your problem AND your solution. Both are important!

Priyanka Saini · Answer

@dan_o_malley Nice!! :)

Priyanka Saini · Answer

@my3_murthy what a great learning! thanks to shared this valuable learning! 🙌🏽

Priyanka Saini · Answer

@aprilll Absolutely 💯 great learning and very practical experience

April-li · Answer

Voting is not the key, finding users is the first priority!

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Product market fit is not a destination you reach, its a journey that continues through out the business.

You have to achieve PMF & continue to achieve PMF continuously if you want to stay in business

Boliek · Answer

One big lesson I’ve learned as a founder is to stay flexible. I remember getting super attached to my first product idea, but it didn’t take off. I had to let go of my ego and adapt to what the market wanted. It was tough, but it taught me that being open to change is crucial for success.

Nigel Engel · Answer

be found

Gurkaran Singh · Answer

One of the most valuable lessons I've learned as a founder is that pivoting isn't just for basketball—being flexible and willing to adapt is key to success in the startup game!

What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned as a founder?

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