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Podcast: HBR On Strategy
Episode: The Strategy Mistake Too Many Startups Make
Description: Many founders try to emulate startups that have already become successful. But Thales Teixeira says that approach, which often involves trying to do too much, too quickly, can lead to failure.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to find customers who aren’t being served by existing businesses and how to work with early adopters to improve your product and service. You’ll also learn when to focus on developing your technology and when to make key hires — with real-world examples from Uber, Airbnb, and Netflix.
Thales Teixeira is a former associate professor at Harvard...