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Ideas are plentiful, but founders tackling pain points are scarce. Addressing pain points: 1. Earns customer payment 2. Achieves Product/Service Market Fit Sales or PMF issues? Likely, you're not solving a real problem. Stuck? Look inward. Your pain points could spark innovation. Meta, Nike, LinkedIn, Spanx, Uber, Airbnb - all founded from personal struggles turned global solutions. Real problems create real demands. Ditch the million ideas. Solve one problem that matters to you. P.S. If you liked this post, you'll like my newsletter, DavidBeatsGoliath.co ♻️ Repost this → spread awareness 🙌 🔔 Follow me David Yi for more posts about startups

This email by Mark Zuckerberg perfectly captures why Hyperlaunch’s mantra is “Just build it” It's so on point and smacks of so many experiences with funded startups. When you're pre-product, getting to market is all that matters; every month wasted is existential. I’ve seen the same thing that Mark describes happen multiple times: when pre-product teams have money in the bank and get caught up in over-engineering and shiny object syndrome. That’s when momentum evaporates. Success grows from shipping early and iterating fast. Startups need players that "get on base," to quote Moneyball. Forget glamour, focus on gains. Launch something solid, get it out there, and build from that foundation. Gather feedback, and keep moving. #Developers #Startups #JustBuildIt #Focus #ProductDevelopment --- "Just to follow up on this again, I think it's a really big deal that we ship this photos app quickly. One theme in many of the products we're about to launch -- News Feed, Timeline, Open Graph -- is that people love nice big photos. A lot of the time people don't even understand how the new News Feed or Timeline work, but they love those products because of the bigger and richer photos. While this is nice in the short term, I view this as a big strategic risk for us if we don't completely own the photos space. If Instagram continues to kick ass on mobile or if Google buys them, then over the next few years they could easily add pieces of their service that copy what we're doing now, and if they have a growing number of people's photos then that's a real issue for us."

"Just build things and find out if they work" - this is such a true statement. I had lunch with some founder friends of mine who recently built a 6-figure realestate business, and one of the key advices that they had for me was "Don't waste so much time gathering information without taking action". The true results are seen when we act on the information we have, fail, learn, iterate, and repeat. "Build it and they will come" isn't wholistically true, but it is partially true in that, if you build it, the FEEDBACK will come, which you can then use to learn from your mistakes and pivot if necessary. There's no one true path to success, and sitting around gathering information endlessly isn't one of them either. Get some information. Take action. Learn. Iterate. Repeat. Take it from me - in the past 2-3 weeks, I've added an additional $20k+ of value to my sales pipeline by relentlessly attending events and meeting people, booking appointments. I've had back-to-back sales calls, at least 4-6 per week for the past 2 weeks. Consistently. Without fail. And I now have an additional 5+ clients literally WAITING in line to work with me. I actually have a queue - like a fancy restaurant. 😎 But, without climbing onto my high-horse here... the point is... Life begins when you take action and BUILD THINGS and see what works. What action are you taking today?

Navigating the startup world can be a challenge 💪 Erin Anderson, Head of Marketing at Sleepwave: Wake Up Fresh, shares her insights on the essential skills needed to thrive with SheCanCode. Having joined Sleepwave during its pre-launch phase to the app reaching 1.5 million downloads, she has first-hand experience of achieving success in the startup environment. 🏋️Power of execution: Collaborating closely with product and development teams will create the best environment for turning your ideas into reality and avoiding miscommunication! ⏲️Time management is everything. Set aside time for focused work so you can be fully present during team collaborations. 💡Understand all parts of the business: Be open to learning how the business works beyond your role. This enhances your decision-making abilities and drives growth. 🗣️Trust your voice, especially as a woman in tech: Your perspective matters, and contributing to discussions leads to better outcomes. Again, communication is key 🔑 ✅Build a goal-setting habit: Daily and weekly professional and personal goals help maintain focus and achieve objectives. Remember, startup success isn't just about creative ideas—it's about the ability to bring them to life while continuously learning and adapting. Read the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eYFtcvmw #startup #womanintech #marketing

𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗻𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 I recently came across a thought-provoking post by Shreyas Doshi, a seasoned product manager with experiences at Stripe, Twitter, Google, and Yahoo. It struck me how, with minor adjustments, his insights on product creation apply perfectly to launching products in both local and international markets: 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🚧: Teams often rush into new markets without a deep understanding of the underlying problem, failing to study the market, competitors, and key success factors. They think, "let's just start and figure it out." 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗮𝘀 ⏩: Market entry strategies tend to prioritize what's easier and faster to implement technically rather than focusing on real user needs. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗔 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 🛠️: Product teams, like IKEA customers, can overvalue the products they have painstakingly developed, overlooking objective assessments of value. 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 🔍: The importance of the problems solved by products is often overstated in conversations with customers, leading to unexpected market responses when the product isn't bought or used. 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄’𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 🔨: There's a tendency to revert to familiar technologies and skills, even when they are not the best fit or scalable for the product at hand. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗶𝗮𝘀 👍: Product strategies may be designed more to secure management approval than to meet actual market demands. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 🎲: Potentially disastrous scenarios for the product are underestimated or ignored altogether. Reflecting on this before sending, I realized that all these challenges echo the age-old advice: "Measure twice, cut once." 😄 #productmanagement #BusinessInsights #StartupAdvice #gotomarket #productlaucnh #startups #entrepreneurship

“Don’t take too much advice. Most people who have a lot of advice to give with a few exceptions generalize whatever they did. Don’t over-analyze everything. I myself have been guilty of over-thinking problems. Just build things and find out if they work.” – Ben Silbermann, Founder of Pinterest In the pursuit of building something great, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of advice and over-analysis. But sometimes, the best approach is simply to take action. Ideas and plans are just the beginning—real progress comes from building, testing, and learning from what you create. While advice has its place, the true path to success lies in doing. Don’t be afraid to experiment, make mistakes, and adapt along the way. It’s in the doing that we discover what truly works... What have you built lately, and what did you learn from it? Share your experiences in the comments below 👇 #innovation #startups #builders #AI

💡 Rethinking the startup MVP: Building a competitive product ✔ The MVP is a journey, not one moment in time: the concept of Minimum Viable Product in startups has evolved to focus on building a competitive product in existing markets rather than validating novel ideas quickly. 📌 It’s not good enough to be first with an idea. You have to out-execute from day 1. Founders and product leaders need to iterate on early ideas to compete effectively, targeting specific audiences and leveraging waitlists for feedback and refinement before public launch. 🧠 Successful companies like Zoom, Slack, and TikTok emphasize the importance of refining ideas and creating compelling products to attract early users for feedback. 👨👩👧👧 Narrowing down the target audience is essential to build a product that provides more value than competitors, requiring founders to solve specific problems for specific users. 📋 Building a waitlist helps maintain focus, bring in the right early adopters, and gather feedback for product refinement before public launch. 🚀 Indicators for public launch include testing user sentiment through meetings, questionnaires, and willingness to pay, leading to a gradual expansion of the user base. https://lnkd.in/d-39Hb3p #startup #mvp #product #market #validation #startups #strategy #leadership #innovation #agile #lean #entrepreneurs #competitors #competitive

Running out of content ideas? Pfft. That’s a complete lie! Know why? It’s because you’re not looking elsewhere for inspiration. Honestly, it’s struggle I face as well. Last Friday as I hung out with my buddy Mustafa Kamal 📲, a flash of inspiration hit me. So here we were just having coffee at the Tiktok office and talking about life and such. When out of nowhere he says, “Bro maybe you should try build in public.” I’m like “ Ain’t that for tech startups?” He replied, “No one said it’s exclusively for tech startups …” That’s when it hit me. What if I tried documenting this crazy creative entrepreneurial journey of mine? It’ll be interesting for sure. Especially with all the downfalls and failures ahem, I mean learnings! Which I’ve experienced recently... Theoretically that won't leave me struggling for content ideas as it's always being built, day in and day out. Makes sense don't you think? Hmm, well then guess I’m gonna have to kick start this thing now since i’ve declared it here. Yea didn’t have time to take a picture so this wall of text will have to do. Your take away is that there’s no shortage of ideas. All you’ve gotta do is look elsewhere and be creative and daring enough to try new things. Aights I’ve got some major documenting to do! #contentmarketing #buildinpublic #creativestorytelling

🚀 Launch Fast, Pivot Smart! One of the greatest strengths of a startup is the ability to be agile. Launch your product quickly, gather real-world feedback, and be ready to pivot. Why is this important? Let’s take a look at some successful examples: 1. Instagram 📸: Initially launched as #Burbn, a check-in app with features for photos and gaming. The founders noticed users loved the photo-sharing feature and pivoted to focus on that, creating Instagram. 2. Slack 💬: Originally an internal communication tool for a game called #Glitch. When the game failed, the team pivoted to market the communication tool, leading to the creation of Slack. How to Do It: -> Start with an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) 🛠️: Build a simple version of your product to test the core idea. -> Launch Quickly 🏃: Get your MVP out to the market as soon as possible to start collecting feedback. -> Listen to Your Users 👂: Pay attention to what your early adopters are saying. Their feedback is gold. -> Be Ready to Pivot 🔄: If something isn’t working, don’t be afraid to change direction. Use the feedback to refine or completely change your product. Why to Do It: -> Save Time and Resources ⏳: By pivoting early, you avoid wasting resources on a product that doesn’t meet market needs. -> Adapt to Market Needs 📈: The market is constantly changing. Pivoting allows you to stay relevant and meet your customers' demands. -> Increase Your Chances of Success 🌟: Many successful companies today started with a different idea and pivoted based on real-world feedback. Don’t be afraid to make bold changes. Embrace agility and turn feedback into a pathway to success! #launchfast #pivot #startuplife #entrepreneurship #innovation #MVP #productdevelopment #businessstrategy #techstartups