One of the biggest mistakes early-stage founders make? Building the solution before talking to a single customer.

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ In this clip from Amplified CEO with Richard Stroupe, Heather McWhorter at at UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship breaks down:
โœ… Why testing your idea first is critical
โœ… Why MVPs matter more than perfection
โœ… Why real success takes yearsโ€”not months

Whether youโ€™re dreaming up your first startup or already building one, this is your reminder to fall in love with the problemโ€”not just your product.

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