The Startup Ideas Podcast
The best businesses are built at the intersection of emerging technology, community, and real human needs.
The 80% Completion Problem
Pattern where builders using new tools get 80% of the way to completion but abandon projects due to specific technical roadblocks
Decision Rule
When evaluating tools or building services, consider what happens when users hit edge cases the tool doesn't handle well
How It Works
New tools excel at common use cases but struggle with edge cases, leaving users without clear next steps when problems arise
Failure Modes
Assuming tools will handle all edge cases automatically
Underestimating the support infrastructure needed around new tools
Focusing only on initial user experience without considering completion rates
Example Decision
“Before choosing a no-code platform for clients, research what support options exist when the platform's limitations are reached”