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7 Pitfalls That Can Sink Your Startup
Bryan Davis
January 08, 2025
It’s a brand new year, meaning new possibilities! Here’s some fuel to kick off your 2025:
- Remember your “why.” What problem are you solving? Why does your startup matter? Let this ignite that internal fire!
- Embrace the grind, but prioritize self-care. Please take time for healthy habits to stay energized.
- Small wins lead to big results! Set achievable goals for the year and be sure to celebrate those accomplishments. Every WIN counts!
Words of wisdom we’ve found from Founders, VC’s and Investors.
Here’s this week’s top 5:
#1
7 Pitfalls That Can Sink Your Startup
1. All Founders Being Technical:
A team with only technical founders may lack the skills and motivation for marketing and sales. Balance is key.2. Overcomplicating the MVP:
Building too many features and launching on multiple platforms… x.com/i/web/status/1…— Rahul Mishra (@yogi__rahul)
2:30 PM • Nov 23, 2024
I really liked this list of pitfalls. There were two that really stood out to me being that my startup was in a similar situation:
1) Wasting money on tools - There’s so many tools out there and they all claim to have the secret sauce. Run lean and stick with the must have tools for your business.
2) Underestimating the power of networking - This is huge!! Learn from others mistakes so you can avoid them at all costs.
#2
5 ways mindset beats motivation in building startups.
Everyone talks about tech stacks and growth hacks, but the MOST underrated tool for startup founders is your mindset.
Here’s why mindset is everything—and how to strengthen yours 🧵.
— Sam Halfyard (@s_halfyard)
6:15 PM • Oct 5, 2024
Our mindset truly is our Foundation. It truly shapes how we perceive the world, make decisions and respond to our day-to-day challenges. It also impacts our well-being and our ability to remain resilient.
#3
Brian Armstrong shares the Y Combinator advice that helped Coinbase find product/market fit
“The first version of a product you put out doesn’t work. In fact, that’s the only thing I’ve ever seen happen in startups. I’ve never seen a startup where the first version of their… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— Startup Archive (@StartupArchive_)
11:49 AM • Sep 13, 2024
Your customers will always point you in the direction that we need to take with our product. Listen to their pain points and build!
#4
SEO doesn’t have to take 12 months to deliver results.
Here are 4 SEO quick wins that are actually working in 2025:
(We tested these on dozens of client sites)
No fluff. No BS. Just results. 🧵
— Nick Zviadadze 🇺🇦 (@Nick_zv_)
1:43 PM • Jan 7, 2025
This post by Nick is pure gold! Take your SEO to another level with some quick wins:
1) Stats long-tails
2) AI Keyword Search
3) Strategic FAQs
4) Snippet Stealing
#5
🚀 The Future of Startups: Trends Shaping 2025
From AI-driven innovation to sustainable practices, here are the key trends startups should leverage in 2025. Stay ahead by focusing on:
- AI Integration for personalized services.
- Remote Work becoming the new norm.
-… x.com/i/web/status/1…— Keith Tsang (@kidtsang)
2:50 PM • Dec 15, 2024
These trends are truly reshaping the startup and landscape and we will see more of it in 2025!
Feel free to share your thoughts on this issue! If there’s any topics you’d like to know about as a Founder let us know and we’ll get to work to cover it.