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Top 8 Mistakes First-Time Founders Make in India
26 July 2026·VentureKhoj Editorial
- Over-invest in inventory before proving demand.
- Skip the feasibility report to 'save time'.
- Rent premium real estate for a Tier-2 audience.
- Hire a full team before revenue lands.
- Ignore GST/FSSAI until it's a fire.
- Copy competitor pricing instead of unit economics.
- Delay Instagram/Google presence.
- Refuse to pivot when the numbers say pivot.
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