Most businesses that fail do so because they don't give customers what they want

Negation: Not all businesses that fail do so because they don't give customers what they want 0 0 0

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Argument #8886fb80 1 0 2

If it is true that...

Most businesses that fail do so because they don't give customers what they want 1 0 2

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In nearly every failed startup, the real problem was that customers didn't want the product 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

Building something users love and spending less than you make is key to startup success 1 0 2

Argument #c91e3b3f 1 0 2

If it is true that...

Most businesses that fail do so because they don't give customers what they want 1 0 2

and

In nearly every failed startup, the real problem was that customers didn't want the product 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

The founders of a startup need to include at least one person who can focus on what customers want 1 0 2

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Most companies don't die because they run out of money 1 0 2 Creating something that people want is important when making something for others 1 0 2 Three things are needed to create a successful startup: starting with good people, making something customers want, and spending as little money as possible 1 0 2 The founders of a startup need to include at least one person who can focus on what customers want 1 0 2 Understanding users is the single most important issue for technology startups 1 0 2 In nearly every failed startup, the real problem was that customers didn't want the product 1 0 2 The best way to figure out what customers want is to watch them and talk to them about what they need 1 0 2 Startups should spend their investment money wisely, as running out of money is a common cause of failure 1 0 2 Being first to market does not necessarily confer significant advantages in most businesses 1 0 2 Building something users love and spending less than you make is key to startup success 1 0 2