Think global, act local
You need to have a big vision you are passionate about but you should start with a small problem because startup journey is exhausting and you need to see wins along the way to get encouraged. Otherwise, you'll run out of gas and fail.
Though you want to solve a problem for many you should start working with a few (early adopters) and solve the problem for them.
Big Vision, Small Start
Big Vision: Having a grand, global vision provides direction and motivation. It's the "north star" that guides the startup's overall mission.
Small Problem: Starting with a specific, manageable problem allows for focused effort and quicker results. This approach is more achievable and less overwhelming.
Importance of Early Wins
Startup Journey: Acknowledging that building a startup is challenging and exhausting is realistic and important.
Encouragement through Progress: Small, frequent wins provide motivation and validation, helping founders and teams maintain momentum.
Avoiding Burnout: By focusing on achievable goals, startups can avoid the discouragement that comes from constantly chasing an distant, overambitious target.
Narrow Focus, Broad Ambition
Solving for Many, Starting with Few: This aligns with the concept of finding a beachhead market - a small, specific group of customers that can be served exceptionally well.
Early Adopters: Focusing on early adopters allows startups to refine their product with highly engaged users before scaling.
Iterative Growth: This approach enables startups to perfect their solution in a controlled environment before expanding to larger markets.
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