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6 reasons startups fail

Get your free copy of ‘’6 reasons why startups fail’’, a research-backed guide built on real startup failure stories.
Whether you’re a founder, investor, or part of the startup ecosystem, it will help you avoid common pitfalls.
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Content

What's inside?

Whether you're building your first startup or scaling toward your next milestone, this all-in-one resource has you covered:

  • The top 6 reasons why startups fail
  • Clear explanations why startups fail
  • Founder insights
  • Real startup stories
  • Recommendations
  • How Codelevate helps
  • …and more!
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Who is it For

Made by Founders
for Founders

01.
Tech Founders
This e-book helps you understand the common reasons why tech startups fails in 2025 and how to prevent happening for your business
02.
CTO Leads
Whether you’re leading an in-house team or managing external developers, this e-book helps you understand the top 6 reasons why startups fail and what you can do to prevent it happening for your business
03.
Solopreneurs
If you're a solopreneur, running a startup can be difficult. This free e-book will give you insights on top 6 reasons why startups fail and help you mitigate startup pitfalls
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Benefits

Why you'll love this e-book

Launch with confidence
Clarity
Each failure reason is clearly unpacked to reveal meaning, context, and impact
Trustworthy data
Based on real startup post-mortems, not generic business advice or guesses
Real examples
Combines high-level patterns with real examples from actual startup experiences 
Avoid common mistakes
Spot early warning signs and learn how others missed them
Real voices
Insights drawn directly from founders who shared their honest failure stories
Built for action
Practical, digestible takeaways you can apply immediately in your startup journey

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Testimonials

Don’t just take our word for it — here’s what other Founders are saying:

5 stars

This ebook gave us clarity on what not to do. The failure stories and analysis helped us rethink our assumptions before investing more time and money. It’s like a reality check, but in the best way.

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Ivan
CEO at UGS Creators
5 stars

Clear, insightful, and surprisingly motivating. Reading real failure cases helped me understand the risks without feeling overwhelmed. The explanations go beyond theory and they actually help you make smarter decisions.

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Nina
CTO at Lumio Labs
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FAQ

Common questions

Is this e-book really free?

Yes — 100% free! No hidden fees, no catches. Just solid, practical content to guide your startup journey.

Who is this e-book for?

It’s for founders, startup teams, investors, and anyone who wants to understand why startups fail (and how to avoid the same fate.)

Can I share it with my team?

Definitely. It’s built for collaboration and makes it easy to get everyone aligned and on the same page.

How detailed is it?

It’s concise but thorough. Each failure reason is broken down clearly with data, founder quotes, and real-world examples.

How can this help me avoid common startup mistakes?

By showing you the most common (and costly) reasons startups fail - with context, real stories, and early warning signs to watch out for.

Does it apply to my industry or startup stage?

Most likely, yes. The lessons are broad enough to apply across industries and helpful whether you’re pre-launch or already scaling.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is this checklist really free?

Yes — 100% free! No hidden fees, no catches. Just solid, practical content to guide your MVP journey.

Who is this checklist for?

It’s designed for startup founders, product managers, developers, and creators at any stage of the MVP process.

Can I share it with my team?

Definitely. It’s built for collaboration and makes it easy to get everyone aligned and on the same page.

How detailed is it?

It’s packed with step-by-step guidance — from shaping your MVP idea to launch, metrics, and beyond. Think: clarity without the fluff.

How can this help me avoid common MVP mistakes?

Great question. The checklist highlights common pitfalls (like overbuilding or unclear goals) and shows you how to steer clear — saving you time, money, and headaches.

Will this work for non-tech products too?

Yes! While it’s especially effective for digital products, the approach applies to physical products, services, and internal tools as well.