Feel the Boot 123. Founder/Market Fit: Your Startup’s Early-Stage Advantage
Founder/Market Fit: Your Startup’s Early-Stage Advantage
Stop guessing about “Founder–Market Fit.” In this episode I break down how investors spot it at the pre-seed stage— and what to do if you don’t have it yet.
When founders enter a market they’ve never lived, credibility gaps, weak insight, and scarce access can stall everything from customer discovery to fundraising. I’ll show you:
What “Founder–Market Fit” really means and why VCs look for it before they fund
Clear warning signs you don’t have it (yet)
Practical moves to build or borrow the fit you need
How great FMF accelerates product-market fit, hiring, partnerships, and Series A readiness
Whether you’re raising your first round or refining your pitch, use these ideas to turn experience into a strategic edge.
🔗 RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS
Blog article & full transcript
The Feel the Boot Video
Free founder community — The Crossroads
Fundability Quiz — Are you really ready to raise?