Angel investor: Don't fall in love with your solution
dbasch · x · 2026-08-26
Angel investor dbasch observed that entrepreneurs passionate about their "passion projects" often struggle. Startups are a tedious grind; founders should obsess over solving customer problems, not the product itself. Proving the ability to solve user pain points attracts investment, while trying to extract value from a beloved idea does not.
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