If you could give one piece of advice to someone starting their first startup, what would it be?

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What advice would you offer to someone just stepping into the startup scene? Let's help them start on the right foot!

Fabian Maume · Accepted Answer

Don't try to go too big. It is good to start with a micro-tool to learn.
Shipe the MVP fast and get market feedback.

Pierre-Yves Dubreucq · Answer

Don't forget to take time for you and your family ;) 
And don't forget to learn things :D

Konstantinos Christoforou · Answer

@pydubreucq thats a great one, thank you

Clara Roux · Answer

Accept failure as a teaching tool and make quick iterations.

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Iterate in response to customer needs by paying attention to their input.

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Consider addressing a genuine issue for your clients rather than following fads.

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Build a minimum viable product (MVP) first in order to validate your idea as soon as possible.

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Form a solid team with a same goal and complimentary skill sets.

Konstantinos Christoforou · Answer

@fabian_maume that's some great advice, I see a lot of founders myself trying to go too big in the beginning without having any market validation

Konstantinos Christoforou · Answer

@divine_rivers1 great answer, very helpful, thanks a lot

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Always believe stay positive during your Journey

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