Description

In this episode of Pre-IPO Hype: Tales of the Startup Journey, we share our harrowing yet enlightening experience of navigating through "pivot hell." A pivot is a fundamental change to a startup's business idea, and being stuck in pivot hell means making numerous changes without finding success. It’s a tough, frustrating phase that many startups endure, but with persistence and the right strategy, you can find your way out.

We take you through our year-long journey, detailing:

• The First Two Months: Making small changes and realizing we didn't like our initial market.
• The Next Four Months: Struggling to find a new market, watching pivoting videos, talking to hundreds of people, and brainstorming countless new ideas.
• Months Seven to Ten: Discovering a group of professionals we liked and understood, which led to identifying a specific problem to solve.
• The Last Two Months: Iterating our product through four different versions to create something truly unique and better than existing solutions.

We also offer practical advice for other founders stuck in pivot hell:

• Keep talking to your target customers.
• Truly care about solving their problems.
• Don't give up, no matter how tough it gets.

Join us as we recount our story and share valuable lessons learned along the way. Whether you're a startup founder facing similar challenges or an entrepreneur seeking insights, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable tips to help you succeed.

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