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Here are the things that lead to my startup's success:

Get a mentor who's already been there

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Read Traction by Gabriel Weinberg

Identify and engage a big enough channel that will sell your product for you.

Build the product that they want. You build what they want, and they'll enthusiastically sell it for you.



Thank you! If I may ask, how did you go about finding a mentor to help you on your journey?




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