startups always want "the secret" to growth, fundraising, etc. the great and terrible news is the answer is just "build a great product".

Jun 12, 2014 · 8:27 PM UTC

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@sama and make sure people find out about that great product.
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@freebly i agree marketing and sales are underrated, but they will not salvage a bad product for very long.
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@sama @pmarca yep it's that simple...lolz
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@sama @avishbhama unfortunately totally false, there are so many factors than just building a great product.
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@sama what s the secret to build a great product (hint. Team)
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.@sama @davemorin It's not just startups. Non-profits need to learn that lesson too.
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@sama also try, fail, try harder, fail harder, rinse, repeat.
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@sama or alternatively, "solve a big problem"
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@sama with an awesome team who can pivot and targeted distribution. Graveyards of great products died without the other necessities
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@sama @davemorin I have the product, I just need to sell more any tips.