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Pitch-First, Product-Later: Why This Trend is Dangerous for Startups

THE LEAN LESSON
Is your startup built on a story, or on solid product foundations?
Promise:
Today, I’ll show you why chasing investors too early can backfire, even in a booming ecosystem.
Content:
In India's startup culture, fundraising is often seen as the endgame.
Founders rush to create pitch decks before their product even has product-market fit.
The result? Many startups fail because they were funded on a story, not a solution.
Takeaway:
Focus on building first, fund later. Let validation, not just vision, be the foundation of your startup.
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