How are you, hacker? 🪐Want to know what's trending right now?: The Techbeat by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our trending stories of the day! Set email preference here. ## Stop Building Your Product for Yourself: Why Most Early-Stage Startups Fail at Marketing
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