Starting A Startup: Build Something People Want
A brutally tactical playbook for first-time founders who don't want to waste 18 months figuring it out. Step-by-step systems. Real-world frameworks. Zero fluff.
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A practical guide that takes you from idea to execution with proven frameworks and actionable advice.
Validate Your Idea
Learn how to test your startup idea before investing months of time and thousands of dollars.
- Customer interviews
- MVP testing
- Market validation
Build an MVP
Step-by-step guide to building a minimum viable product that people actually want to use.
- Feature prioritization
- Development roadmap
- User feedback loops
Get Your First Customers
Practical strategies to acquire your first paying customers without a massive marketing budget.
- Sales frameworks
- Growth tactics
- Customer retention
Scale & Fund
Navigate the complexities of scaling your startup and securing funding from investors.
- Fundraising strategy
- Team building
- Operations scaling
About James Sinclair
A serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits across various industries. With over 15 years of experience mentoring startups from venture portfolios and top-tier accelerators, James has helped hundreds of founders validate their ideas and build successful companies.
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