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Insightful tips, Nika! The statistic about the 21% reduction in focus just by having the phone on the table is a real wake-up call. In my experience mentoring founders, the smartphone is often the gateway to what I call the 'Circle of infinite distraction'. We often mistake being 'busy' on our phones for being 'productive' at our desks, but those 4.5 hours of scrolling are usually just a...
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Great reflections, Nika! Congrats on hitting #6 on such a competitive day. Your point about the 'supporting community' is gold. Even after 35 years in the business trenches, I’m still amazed at how much a genuine DM or a supportive WA group can move the needle compared to cold traffic. Regarding your question about post-launch positioning: I definitely believe the 'aftermath' is where the real...
Most startups don't fail because of competition; they fail because they fall into predictable traps. I've mapped the "9 Circles of Startup Failure" to help founders survive and thrive. Practical, raw, and actionable insights for every entrepreneur's journey.

Startup InfernoHow to fail fast and find your startup's way out
Claudio Montesionleft a comment
Hi Product Hunt! 👋 I’m Claudio, a Mentor and Professor who has spent years watching brilliant founders build incredible tech, only to see them get consumed by the 'fire' of their own startup journey. Most people tell you how to scale, but very few tell you how to survive the psychological and structural traps that lead to failure. I wrote Startup Inferno to be the map I wish my students and...

Startup InfernoHow to fail fast and find your startup's way out
