Not Understanding Customer Needs
Many founders focus on their idea but ignore whether the market actually needs it. The result — a product is built, but no one buys.

Cash Flow Problems
Running out of money is the most common reason for startup death. If burn rate is high and revenue streams are unclear, survival becomes tough.

Team Conflicts
Disagreements among co-founders over vision, equity, or working styles often break the startup.

Wrong Timing
Entering the market too early (when customers aren’t ready) or too late (when competitors dominate) both can be fatal.

Scaling Too Early
Expanding the team, renting offices, or spending heavily on ads without achieving product–market fit leads to failure

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