123. Founder/Market Fit: Your Startup’s Early-Stage Advantage
Founder/Market Fit: Your Startup’s Early-Stage Advantage Stop guessing about “Founder–Market Fit.” In this episode I break down how investors spot it at the pre-seed stage— and what to do if you don’t have it yet. When founders enter a market they’ve never lived, credibility gaps, weak insight, and scarce access can stall everything from customer discovery to fundraising. I’ll show you: • What “Founder–Market Fit” really means and why VCs look for it before they fund • Clear warning signs you don’t have it (yet) • Practical moves to build or borrow the fit you need • How great FMF accelerates product-market fit, hiring, partnerships, and Series A readiness Whether you’re raising your first round or refining your pitch, use these ideas to turn experience into a strategic edge. RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS Blog article & full transcript https://ftb.bz/123B The Feel the Boot Video https://ftb.bz/123V Free founder community — The Crossroads https://ftb.bz/crossroads Fundability Quiz — Are you really ready to raise? https://ftb.bz/fundable