He raised $250K, had thousands of users, but failed— because he didn't pivot fast enough. | Darius Vaillancourt, Founder of Howdy
A Product Market Fit Show | Startup Podcast for Founders
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Navigating the Ed-Tech Rollercoaster
This chapter examines the journey of a startup in the education technology sector, emphasizing the challenges of catering to global students while aligning product offerings with the priorities of economic buyers. The founders reflect on the misalignment between user feedback and the needs of traditional educational institutions, leading to their eventual shutdown in 2023. The chapter delves into themes of market dynamics, resource intensity, and the regret of not leveraging emerging technologies sooner amidst a rapidly changing landscape.
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