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businessproduct-market fit
#RI-6a23d0ed·6 months ago·
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left 9-5 tech job to start business

Failed to find PMF despite 300 sales calls and 100 customers, 5 pivots, and numerous discovery calls

What I wish I knew
"How to find meaningful problems to work on"
If I could tell you one thing
"Focus on finding problems people need solutions for, not just building anything"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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