Founders start building products before validating user, problem, and core workflow
Many technical founders jump to development without clarity on the specific user type, the problem being solved, or the single core workflow the product must nail. This leads to over-built MVPs that miss the actual pain point. The cost is wasted engineering time and a delayed feedback loop with real users.
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