Early-Stage Founders Lack Framework for Knowing When to Shift from Product to Growth
Early-stage founders struggle to determine the right moment to stop building and start focusing on marketing and distribution. Without clear signals or frameworks, they risk over-engineering a product no one discovers or pushing growth before product-market fit is solid. This tension is universal among small teams balancing full-time constraints with startup ambitions.
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