Launched StartupScan.ai on Product Hunt
95% of products launched on Product Hunt never reach product/market fit.
With the rise of AI, I’ve seen the same pattern over and over—especially among early-stage founders: building before validating.
It’s tempting. A strong idea, cutting-edge tools and the energy of innovation often lead straight to development. But:
Technology alone doesn’t build a company
A beta launch ≠ product/market fit
Early enthusiasm ≠ long-term growth
Typical pitfalls:
Building without a truly validated pain point
Skipping problem/solution fit
Assuming early users represent the market
No clear path to scale
Investing too soon—before the right business model emerges
Uncertainty about the current growth phase
That last one is key: many founders don’t actually know what stage they’re in, so their focus is off.
To address this, I developed the Millstone Maturity Model, which distinguishes six stages—from zero customers to market leader.
I’ve turned it into a free self-assessment.
24 questions · 15 minutes · No pitch, no funnel—just reflection.
You’ll get:
Clarity on your current growth phase
Insight into the biggest gaps
Practical next steps
A framework to continuously measure progress
Link:
www.startupscan.ai
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