"Startups only exist to find product-market fit."

Startup Focus - Startups should prioritize achieving product-market fit above all else [1] - Every dollar and effort in a funded startup should be directed towards finding product-market fit [2] - The core team, consisting of founders, their computers, and potentially one engineer, is often sufficient in the early stages [2] Avoiding Big Company Traps - Startups should not emulate big companies by replicating their functions prematurely [1] - Investing in unnecessary resources like offices or excessive departments can be a distraction and detrimental to progress [3] - Focusing on appearing "grown up" like bigger companies can be counterproductive if it diverts attention from core objectives [3] Resource Allocation - Unlike big companies, startups should avoid spending on functions that are not essential for achieving product-market fit [1] - Prematurely hiring for roles that are not yet needed can create management overhead and hinder focus [3]