Are you making the same mistakes?

Startups aren’t a fairy tale. If profit is your only goal, you're setting yourself up for failure.

In this no-holds-barred episode of Startup Talks, we chat with Cristobal Alonso, Global CEO & El Patron of Startup Wise Guys—Europe’s leading B2B startup accelerator. With over 400 investments under his belt, he reveals the secrets to success! 

In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ The #1 reason why startups fail (and how to avoid it)
✅ The MVP trap—and why most founders get it wrong
✅ The real role of accelerators (and why most don’t actually help)
✅ Why VC funding isn’t the golden ticket (and what to focus on instead)
✅ How instant gratification culture is ruining young entrepreneurs
✅ The one skill that separates real founders from wannabes

Thinking of launching a startup? Struggling to grow? This is a MUST-WATCH.

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02:06 – Intro: Who is Cristobal Alonso?
04:36 – The #1 Reason Startups Crash and Burn
09:06 – Are Founders Becoming Softer?
14:21 – The MVP Trap: Why Most Startups Get It Wrong
19:46 – How European Founders Are Failing Themselves
25:16 – Do Accelerators Actually Help Startups?
30:06 – Why VC Funding Won’t Solve Your Problems
35:36 – How to Think About Growth as a Founder
42:26 – What Every Founder Should Focus On Instead of Funding
48:56 – Final Thoughts: The Brutal Truth About Startups