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Predictable mistakes of the developer-turned-founder

Predictable mistakes of the developer-turned-founder

Update: 2023-08-30
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So many developers (your podcast hosts included) make the same mistakes when trying to turn an idea into a business for the first time. In this episode, Ben and Adam talk through a bunch of these mistakes, why they matter, and what you should do to avoid them.

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  • (00:00 ) - Ben's Laracon talk "Predictable Mistakes of the Developer-Turned-Founder"

  • (02:57 ) - Mistake: Starting with SaaS

  • (15:21 ) - Mistake: Selling to consumers

  • (17:40 ) - Mistake: Selling to struggling businesses

  • (24:24 ) - Mistake: Not pre-selling your product

  • (25:52 ) - Mistake: Assuming people are rational

  • (26:58 ) - Mistake: Not choosing a customer you like

  • (28:05 ) - Mistake: Being comfortable with your pricing

  • (33:37 ) - Mistake: Raising VC

  • (40:09 ) - Mistake: Overfocusing on legal and compliance


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Predictable mistakes of the developer-turned-founder

Predictable mistakes of the developer-turned-founder

Ben Orenstein and Adam Wathan