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	Podcast:		Healthy Software Developer
	Episode:		Why Do Most Programmers Who Start Companies Fail?
	Category:		Technology
	Duration:		00:28:11
	Publish Date:		2024-02-01 17:57:00
	Description:		If you're a programmer tired of the corporate grind, and thinking about starting a software company - watch out. I tried this twice and failed, but the third time went much better. Here are some practical tips to avoid pitfalls as a software engineer if you want to start a software company - and be successful! Download my free Career Guide here: https://jaymeedwards.com/developer-career-guide/ Get free access to TechRolepedia here: https://jaymeedwards.com/access-techrolepedia/ Need help with your career? Learn about career coaching: https://jaymeedwards.com/services/software-development-coaching/ You can also watch this episode on YouTube. Chapter markers / timelinks: (1:05) 8 Mistakes Programmers Make Starting Companies (1:19) 1. Picking a Product That's Fun To Build (3:54) 2. Choosing a Viral Business Model (6:26) 3. Overengineering (9:00) 4. Having a Fixed Mindset (12:59) 5. Spend Too Much Time Building The Product (15:14) 6. Poor Financial Management (18:27) 7. Failing To Build Networks of Help (21:18) 8. Low Self-Confidence Visit me at JaymeEdwards.com Find me on X as @jaymeedwards Find me on Instagram as jayme.c.edwards
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