First-Time Founder? Avoid the Mistakes That Kill Most StartupsBuild Smarter, Raise Better, and Give Your Startup the Best Chance of Success

Being a first-time founder is tough.Being unprepared can be expensive — and in some cases, fatal for your business.

In this no-fluff session, we’ll break down the most common and costly mistakes early-stage founders make, and how to avoid them before they derail your journey.

Whether you're building your first business or raising your first round, this is the clarity session every founder wishes they’d had sooner.

What You’ll Learn:

The 7 most common mistakes founders make in their early stages(covering funding, equity, hiring, product, and more)
What investors expect — and the red flags that turn them off
How not to split equity — and how to do it fairly and smartly
Why building too much too soon can waste time and cash
What smart founders do differently — with real-world examples
How to shift your mindset from “first-time founder” to investor-ready CEO

You only get to be a first-time founder once — Let’s make it count.

Avoid Startup Mistakes: Build, Grow & Raise with Confidence –BGWM IR