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💥 Why Most Tech Startups Fail (and How to Avoid It) 🚀

Every year, thousands of tech startups launch with big ideas… but over 90% never make it past year 5.
Why? It’s usually not the code . it’s the strategy.

Here are the most common reasons behind startup failure:

  1. ❌ No real problem solved : Cool tech is useless if nobody needs it.

  2. 📉 Weak market research: Building before understanding your audience is a recipe for disaster.

  3. 💸 Running out of cash: Great ideas die without a solid business model and budget discipline.

  4. 🤝 Poor team dynamics Misaligned visions or weak communication can sink even the best product.

  5. 📊 Ignoring user feedback Products fail when founders stop listening.

The good news? 💡
Startups that stay close to their users, solve real problems, and stay financially lean are the ones that survive and thrive.

What other mistakes have you seen tech startups make?

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