Startup success driven more by distribution and consistency than product quality
A founder shares observations that distribution, daily consistency, and shipping speed matter more than product quality for early-stage success. This is a curated insight post summarizing patterns observed across many product launches. Not a specific problem statement but a discussion surfacing underlying gaps in how founders prioritize.
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