What's most important for success in tech?
Hey Product Hunt community, I wanted to get your take on something that's been on my mind.
The other day, I was chatting with a founder who had poured years into building an amazing product, only to realise there wasn't a real market need. It made me wonder: as builders and enthusiasts, how can we avoid this trap?
I often hear that to succeed in tech, you just need a decent product and some funding. But I’m keen to discuss and gather insights from the community on the most critical elements for a tech company to thrive.
I've been considering three key areas:
Problem: How do we, as a community of builders, effectively validate whether a problem is worth solving? What are some go-to methods or red flags you look for?
Market: What are some proven strategies for building a profitable business model before investing heavily in product development? Have you seen creative approaches to monetisation that go beyond the obvious?
Attention: Beyond the usual paid ads and social media grind, what unconventional or memorable ways have you found to draw attention to your product or service?
keen to hear your thoughts, experiences, and hard-won lessons.
What's been your biggest "aha!" moment or face-palm when it comes to these three areas?
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