Episode 47: Navigating Startup Icebergs
Avoiding Common Startup Mistakes
Avoiding Common Startup Mistakes
In this episode of Techtastic, we engage in an insightful conversation with Drs. Kim and Todd Saxton about the critical challenges faced by startups. We discuss the common pitfalls that cause many startups to fail, highlighting the importance of understanding customer needs, effective marketing strategies, and the intricacies of team building and equity allocation. The Saxtons also discuss the concept of "technical and human debt" in startups and share valuable advice for entrepreneurs to navigate these challenges successfully. Join us for an insightful journey that serves as a practical guide for entrepreneurs, particularly those at the outset of their ventures.
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Lifelong Artist (www.c-hammer.com) serial entrepreneur, board member, public speaker and technology executive with a career spanning 30 years including leading digital transformations and the creation of Direct to Consumer businesses; with influential roles at Nike, AppNexus and Wayfair. Notably today I am the Chief Executive Officer for Vala-AI and President of BBBSIC (Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Island County) amongst other roles.
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