Most first-time founders do it backwards.
They start by building.
They hire a developer.
They spend months on an app.
They polish the logo.
And then they launch to… silence.
No users. No sales. No clue why.
Here’s the real problem:
They never talked to anyone.
They guessed.
They hoped.
And they built something no one needed.
If you’re just starting out, listen up:
Don’t build yet. Talk.
Find 10 people who might care.
Ask them what’s annoying, broken, or hard in their life.
Pitch them your idea.
If they say “meh,” that’s a no.
If they lean in, you’re getting close.
If they say “can I try it?” - now you build.
This is how real founders work.
They don’t waste time on features.
They chase pain.
And when they find it - they sell the cure.
You don’t need a developer yet.
You need answers.
And if the answers are good?
Then yes - build fast, build smart, and go hard.
But only after someone wants what you’ve got.
Build with proof, not hope.
That’s how you win.