Ayush Singhvian is an experienced engineer, entrepreneur, and Founder of Byldd, a venture studio that helps early-stage founders build and launch revenue-generating platforms in under a month and for less than $10K. We discuss proven ways to find a technical co-founder quickly, the basics of product validation, and how entrepreneurs can build a minimal viable product (MVP).
 
Time Stamps
[00:40] Ayush's entrepreneurial journey
[03:39] What is a Minimal Viable Product?
[06:20] Why most startups fail
[09:02] How to identify a problem worth solving in your business
[11:40] Proven ways to find a technical co-founder quickly
[14:22] Product validation: When and why to do it
[16:17] Things entrepreneurs should do while product development is going on
[18:01] Understanding the SaaS business model 
[19:53] Reasons customers would want to pay a monthly subscription
[22:07] The real pressure to succeed as a startup
[24:10] Differences between a good engineer and an excellent engineer
[26:31] Parting thoughts 
 
Links and Resources
Steve and Greg Cleary's Book: Pinnacle: Five Principles that Take Your Business to the Top of the Mountain
Work with Steve - Stevepreda.com
Ayush's LinkedIn
Byldd - MVP Development Company