The 10x rule 🌟 Why better is not enough
Having a superior solution is not good enough.
The special barriers startups face force you to build at least ten times better products.
Why Your Startup Needs to Be 10x Better
In this episode of 'Feel the Boot', host Lance Cottrell breaks down why startups need to be substantially better than their competition, particularly in the B2B context.
He explains the elements such as the high cost of switching, the immaturity of a startup product, and the typical risk of a startup failing, that force a startup to deliver a solution ten times better than the competitors.
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00:00 Introduction to the 10X Rule in Startups
01:34 Why Being Just 'Better' Isn't Enough
02:43 Understanding Switching Costs
03:37 Challenges of an Immature Solution
04:52 The Reality of Startup Failure
06:36 Conclusion and Next Steps
Lance Cottrell has been an active startup advisor and startup mentor for over a decade.
He has helped countless startups navigate the key decisions of their journey, like when to take venture capital investment and negotiating term sheets.
He works with many companies in accelerators like Y Combinator and Founder Institute.
He provides help with startup funding including raising venture capital and angel investment.
He can help you achieve liquidity for your company at a high valuation.
Feel the Boot is a startup vlog of tips and advice for early-stage founders.
8 июл 2024