Early-Stage Products Attract Signups but Fail to Drive Active Usage
Founders regularly observe a gap between signup numbers and actual engagement — users register but don't return or complete core workflows. This activation gap is distinct from acquisition and reflects a mismatch between what the product offers and what users came to accomplish.
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