Many founders fail to test the important key hypothesis of their company due to fear of failure, ego shattering, investor backlash, or other reasons. It is surprising that some founders do not recognize the importance of testing hypotheses. Successful founders emphasize the need to test critical hypotheses, as seen in the example of a startup that tested their hypothesis, developed a user-friendly product for developers, charged a higher price, and succeeded in the market.
Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel on the importance of talking to your users, why successful founders are ok with rejection from potential customers, and how protecting your ego by not talking to your users can kill your startup.
To create Rookies Mistakes we asked YC founders: Is there a simple fact you wish you knew when you started your company or a rookie mistake you wish you could take back?
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