startups - Richard Pickett

Richard Pickett

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Building Before Building: The Lean Startup Advantage

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Building Before Building: The Lean Startup Advantage

Of the top 50 reasons startups fail, 30 of them can be avoided by building a community before building a product. This single insight has transformed how I approach startup development and mentorship. After guiding startups and founders for 8 years, I've observed a consistent pattern: entrepreneurs rush

10 Short-Term Thinking Mistakes Founders Make

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10 Short-Term Thinking Mistakes Founders Make

After mentoring hundreds of startups, I've noticed the same common short-term thinking mistakes. These aren't just minor oversights—they're fundamental miscalculations that can determine whether a startup thrives or dies.