Common Mistakes Founders Make Without Validation
12-06-24
We get it — you’re excited about your idea. That’s awesome.
But before you go all-in, here are some of the most common mistakes we see founders make when they skip validation.
1. Falling in Love With the Solution
Too often, founders become obsessed with their product — without ever checking if anyone actually wants it.
"Build it and they will come" is a myth.
2. Solving Problems That Don’t Exist
Just because you would use it doesn’t mean others will. Validation helps reveal whether the problem is widespread and painful enough to solve.
3. Spending Too Much Too Early
From domains to devs, founders often start spending money fast. Without knowing if their idea has legs, that can become a sunk cost trap.
4. Ignoring Feedback
Early feedback can feel uncomfortable — but it’s gold. The more you embrace it, the stronger your idea becomes.
Validate Before You Build
At ValidateLens, we’ve seen hundreds of ideas. The best ones aren’t always flashy — they’re just clearly solving a real problem.
You might be one validation away from unlocking your best version of the idea.