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

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

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

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