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Christopher Hines
Coaching Early Stage Startups ft. Dave Cotter
24 minutes Posted Mar 12, 2026 at 10:00 am.
Introduction to Dave Cotter and His Journey01:52 The Importance of Customer Discovery05:29 Building an MVP and Customer Feedback09:21 Leadership and Team Dynamics in Startups13:01 Managing Chaos in Early Stage Startups16:54 Lessons Learned from Startup Experiences20:17 Advice for Early Stage FoundersGet connected with active investors on Compass!Follow the show on YouTube
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In this episode, startup expert Dave Cotter shares practical insights on how early-stage founders can avoid common pitfalls, leverage customer discovery, and foster effective leadership. If you're navigating the startup journey, these expert tips will clarify the critical steps to accelerate growth and avoid costly mistakes.Connect with Dave:https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-r-cotter/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Dave Cotter and His Journey01:52 The Importance of Customer Discovery05:29 Building an MVP and Customer Feedback09:21 Leadership and Team Dynamics in Startups13:01 Managing Chaos in Early Stage Startups16:54 Lessons Learned from Startup Experiences20:17 Advice for Early Stage FoundersGet connected with active investors on Compass!Follow the show on YouTube