The Biggest Mistake Founders Make: Not Going Full Throttle
Original article: 2023-12-09. English translation. Programme details reflect the original publication date.
Introduction
When starting a new business, it is important to get the first few months right. During this time, you lay the foundation for your success.
The biggest mistake: Not investing enough
The biggest mistake founders make in the first few months is not investing enough. They settle for 50 or 60 percent effort, hoping that things will work out somehow. This is a fatal mistake.
An aeroplane cannot take off unless it accelerates at full throttle. The same applies to your start-up. If you do not give 100 percent, you will not reach the necessary speed to be successful.
Why full throttle is important
There are several reasons why going full throttle in the first few months of your start-up is so important:
- In the first few months, you need to learn and grow as much as possible. This is only possible if you focus fully on your start-up.
- It is important to get off to a good start in the first few months. If you are successful from the very beginning, you have laid a solid foundation for your further development.
- In the first few months, it is important to overtake your competitors. If you do not go full throttle, you will not be able to overtake your competitors.
How you can go full throttle
To be able to go full throttle, you need to ask yourself the following questions:
- What are my goals?
- What do I need to do to achieve my goals?
- What are my resources?
Once you have answered these questions, you can develop a plan for how to go full throttle.
Additional tips
Here are some additional tips that can help you make the first months of your start-up a success:
- Establish a fixed routine and stick to it.
- Find a good partner or coach to support you.
- Take time to network and make contacts.
- Have fun and enjoy the challenge!
Conclusion:
If you are ready to go full throttle, you have a good chance of making your start-up a success. But if you only want to try, you will probably fail.

