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Founder's FAQ

Gagan Biyani | Co-founder of Udemy & Sprig

Oct 23, 2020
Gagan Biyani, co-founder of Udemy & Sprig, shares insights on dealing with uncertainty, finding the right co-founder, team alignment, fundraising strategies, and the right time to quit a startup. Discover how to de-risk uncertainty through MVPs, customer research, and soul searching. Pre-order Founder's FAQ book for more tips.
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  • De-risking is crucial for startup success by building MVPs, talking to customers, conducting research and engaging in soul searching.
  • To maintain team alignment, consistently reiterate the mission and ensure company policies are aligned with it.

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De-risking and increasing likelihood of success

De-risking is crucial for startup success. This involves building MVPs, talking to customers, conducting research, and engaging in soul searching. By taking these steps, the likelihood of success for a startup can be significantly increased. It is important not to overlook the importance of de-risking even though a certain level of risk is inherent to business.

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