How to build the wrong product: ask everyone, ship later, heed non-payers
weswinder · x · 2026-10-21
A satirical checklist of how to build the wrong product: ask everyone what they want, announce before shipping, take feedback from people who've never shipped anything, listen to those who will never pay, and build before selling. A pointed summary of common startup mistakes around ignoring paying customers.
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