Why Do Most Programmers Who Start Companies Fail?

If you're a programmer tired of the corporate grind, and thinking about starting a software company - watch out. I tried this twice and failed, but the third time went much better. Here are some practical tips to avoid pitfalls as a software engineer if you want to start a software company - and be successful!

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CHAPTER MARKERS

0:00 Introduction
1:05 8 Mistakes Programmers Make Starting Companies
1:19 1. Picking a Product That's Fun To Build
3:54 2. Choosing a Viral Business Model
6:26 3. Overengineering
9:00 4. Having a Fixed Mindset
12:59 5. Spend Too Much Time Building The Product
15:14 6. Poor Financial Management
18:27 7. Failing To Build Networks of Help
21:18 8. Low Self-Confidence

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