Most Build-in-Public Founders Focus on Personal Brand Over Revenue
The build-in-public movement has become performative, with founders optimizing for social media followers rather than actual business metrics. Most public builders show zero revenue growth while broadcasting an illusion of progress.
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Founders experience hidden burnout and identity loss while publicly performing success
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