Common startup advice that you should ignore and what to do instead?

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Published on September 9, 2021 12:45:01 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ijqs1IN0Vhk

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If you're an entrepreneur, you hear a lot of advice. Which startup advice should you listen to, and which should you ignore? Should you "get out of the building"? Is it wise to "launch fast"? These familiar bits of startup wisdom have a kernel of truth, but can lead to disaster if you follow them blindly. In this video we bust 5 common startup myths, and explain what you should do instead.

⏲️TIME STAMPS⏲️
00:00 - Intro
1:05 - Myth 1. Focus on TAM
2:01 - Myth 2. Get out of the building
2:42 - Myth 3. Polish your onboarding early
3:35 - Myth 4. Launch to learn
4:45 - Myth 5. Drive engagement with external rewards
7:47 - Bonus Tip. Pay attention to the incentives of the person giving you advice

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