One piece of advice that many entrepreneurs (myself included) tend to ignore at first but later realize is spot-on is Start small, test, and iterate before scaling.
In the rush to launch and grow, there's a temptation to go big too soon—to invest heavily, expand aggressively, or perfect every detail before releasing a product or service. But the reality is that the most successful businesses start lean and refine as they go.
Once you get validation from the funding round you must introspect first before spending heavily on marketing. Strengthen you funnel and conversion before growth.
In the rush to launch and grow, there's a temptation to go big too soon—to invest heavily, expand aggressively, or perfect every detail before releasing a product or service. But the reality is that the most successful businesses start lean and refine as they go.
Once you get validation from the funding round you must introspect first before spending heavily on marketing. Strengthen you funnel and conversion before growth.