I believe the best founders do not need investor validation, but they should have supportive investors who believe in their vision.

Founders should seek ground truth answers from customers rather than relying on authority figures for validation of their ideas. Investors often misunderstand that founders need ground truth to validate their ideas, rather than just applying solutions from one context to another.

It's crucial for Founders to validate their ideas quickly to avoid wasting time on concepts that don't resonate with users.

I encourage founders to validate their ideas by talking to potential customers before writing any code or raising money.

Founders should be able to hold a strong belief in their vision while also being receptive to criticism and market realities that may challenge their initial ideas.

As a founder, it's important to believe the 'no' from investors but not necessarily the reasons behind it, as they often lack transparency.

Founders often face challenges in fundraising despite having paying customers, as investors may not understand the product's value.

Founders often mistakenly believe they have customers based on interest, but without revenue, they can't confirm the viability of their ideas.

Founders with a proven track record of building valuable products should feel confident in their instincts and trust their gut more than they think.