Lena and Eli reveal the proven methodology behind successful startups, from problem validation to scaling. Learn why 90% fail and how to join the 10% that thrive.

How to build a startup


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Lena: Hey everyone, welcome to your personalized BeFreed podcast! I'm Lena, and I'm here with Eli to dive deep into one of the most exciting topics in business today-how to build a startup from the ground up.
Eli: Absolutely, Lena! I'm thrilled we're tackling this because building a startup isn't just about having a brilliant idea anymore. There's actually a whole methodology behind turning that spark of inspiration into a thriving business, and we've got some incredible insights to share with our listeners today.
Lena: Exactly! And what I love is that we're going to explore this through the lens of some really groundbreaking approaches that have revolutionized how entrepreneurs think about startup building.