11/11/2025
π¨ The Harsh Reality: Why 90% of Startups Don't Make It π¨
If you're dreaming of launching a startup, you need to understand the common pitfalls. It's usually not one thing, but a mix of these critical errors:
1. π« No Market Need: The #1 reason. Building a solution looking for a problem. People simply don't need or want the product.
2. π° Running Out of Cash: Poor financial planning, over-hiring too early, or slow fundraising. Cash is the oxygen of a startup.
3. π The Wrong Team: Co-founder disputes, lack of necessary skill sets, or a dysfunctional company culture.
4. π Being Outcompeted: Failing to differentiate, slow ex*****on, or underestimating the power of existing players.
5. π€ Product/Market Fit Failure: Launching too early, ignoring user feedback, or stubbornly sticking to a flawed initial vision.
It's a brutal game, but understanding the failures is the first step to success. Which of these do you think is the biggest killer? π