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Episode 6: Brian Long, Author of Problem Hunting: The Tech Startup Textbook

The Idea Maze

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Rethinking Problem Hunting for Startups

The chapter highlights the need for a different approach in problem hunting for startups, focusing on patience, thorough testing of ideas, and ensuring long-term success. It emphasizes exploring ideas over the traditional venture model, where founders are pushed to pitch stories and products for funding. The discussion also covers the risks of raising outside capital early, the pitfalls of vanity metrics, and transitioning roles within a startup.

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