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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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