18 pitfalls to avoid when starting a tech company. What to do instead

In the last 10 years, I've started and scaled several companies, exited one, invested in many, advised 1000s of founders, board members and investors, and I evaluate countless startups.

Here are the most common pitfalls founders make in the 1st year of their company.

1. Hiring a CTO too early

2. Hiring a marketing or branding agency

3. Hiring a ghostwriter

4. Hiring more people than needed

5. Renting a…