The Build-First Mentality: Why Skipping Validation Can Derail Your Product
The Build-First Mentality: Why Skipping Validation Can Derail Your Product Imagine a startup called TechHaven buzzing with energy and ideas. The team was so eager to make their mark that they jumped straight into building their dream product without first testing the market. They believed in the classic mantra: “build it and they will come.” Weeks turned into months as features piled up and code flowed endlessly. But when the product finally launched, the reception was lukewarm. Despite the team’s technical brilliance, the product failed to capture the audience’s interest, and costly pivots followed. ...