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Marketing field notes
Marketing Field Note #1: Why Technical Perfection is a Trap for Founders
The Field Observation Many founders believe their idea is unique and that technical execution is the only hurdle. The prevailing logic is: "Build it perfectly, and then hire a sales team to move it." But in the 2026 market, if the product isn't adapted to the customer’s pain from day one, you aren't building a startup - you are building a beautiful monument to a failed hypothesis. Technical perfection cannot compensate for a lack of Market-Product Fit. The Story: A Wall of

Val Minaiev
Feb 53 min read
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