What's your biggest startup challenge?
Ernest Wolfe
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Wendlland Tabler@wendlland_tabler
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Hiring the right people is definitely my biggest startup challenge. Finding talented engineers, marketers, salespeople etc. who fit our culture and share our vision is not easy, especially when you're competing against bigger companies with more money and name recognition. I've found that really selling the mission and opportunity for impact helps, as does being willing to hire remotely to access a broader talent pool. But it's still the toughest part of building a great startup team in my experience.
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@ethanmatthewbrooks Absolutely, hiring the right talent is crucial yet challenging, especially in a competitive landscape.
I completely agree that emphasizing your mission and the potential for impact can really resonate with candidates. Remote work definitely opens up more possibilities, too!
What strategies have you found most effective in communicating your vision to attract top talent?
Figuring out product-market fit is my biggest challenge for sure. Even with a great product idea, finding those initial customers who really need what you're building and will pay for it is so tough, especially in the early stages before you have much traction or social proof. I'm curious how others have cracked this - any creative customer acquisition strategies that have worked well for getting those crucial first users?
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@sophiarosecarter Finding product-market fit is a tough nut to crack! I’ve succeeded in engaging directly with niche communities online and using targeted social media ads to reach potential users.
Have you tried any of these strategies, or do you have others that worked for you?
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