Pre-Sell Before You Build: Avoid Costly Startup Mistakes — with David Hirschfeld Most startups fail because they build something no one wants.In this episode of Feel the Boot, I talk with David Hirschfeld, founder of Tekyz and creator of the Launch First method, about how to flip the script and pre-sell your product before you build it. We explore how high-fidelity mockups, early customer conversations, and focused problem validation can help founders avoid wasting time, money, and effort on products that miss the mark. If you’re an early-stage founder, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you test, sell, and refine your idea before writing a single line of code.👉 What you’ll learn:✅ Why most startup products fail✅ How to pre-sell using mockups✅ When to raise capital—and when NOT to✅ The difference between building what you want vs. solving real problems✅ Why narrowing your focus is critical in the early stages🎯 Thinking about raising capital?Take my free 5-question quiz to see if you’re fundable:👉 https://ftb.bz/fundable🔗 Connect with David Hirschfeld:🌐 Website: https://tekyz.com/🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/tekyzinc💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhirschfeld/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmhirschfeld📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tekyzinc📝 Want more from this episode?📖 Read the full blog: https://ftb.bz/119B🎞️ Watch the video: https://ftb.bz/119V🎥 Related video: Watch my episode on pre-pivoting your startup: [Insert link here]📍 Chapters00:00 Intro — Most founders build too soon02:09 Why solving the right problem matters06:37 The Launch First method explained10:27 High-fidelity mockups that look real15:17 Validating with real customer conversations18:07 Pre-selling before you write code21:42 Founder mindset mistakes to avoid27:12 Why you shouldn’t raise capital too early31:07 Real-world examples from David’s work34:57 Final advice for early-stage founders👍 Like this episode? Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more practical startup advice! #startups #founderadvice #productvalidation #entrepreneurship #FeelTheBoot #presell #startupfunding #startupmistakes

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