Solve or remove a problem
September 26, 2024
Sometimes solving a problem is not powerful enough, you need to remove the problem in order to create a compelling proposition to users.
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When I started my first company, I brought with me my scientifically oriented way of thinking. I thought that objectivity and facts were enough to push forward. It took me a while to understand that scipreneurship requires a much more holistic approach to problem solving and opportunity identification.
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