Predictable mistakes of the developer-turned-founder

Wednesday 30 August 2023
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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.Discuss this episode on Twitter →Timestamps (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 Links Adam on Twitter Ben on Twitter "Predictable Mistakes of the Developer-Turned-Founder" on YouTube

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