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Why Founders Underestimate Customer Acquisition Costs
Most first-time founders build a product they love but forget to calculate how much it actually costs to find the person who buys it. In this episode, we look at why customer acquisition cost often kills startups before they scale. We examine the hidden marketing spend, the trap of organic optimism, and how to model your path to profitability using real unit economics instead of gut feelings. If you are launching something new in October 2026, understanding your true CAC is the difference between a business that survives and one that burns out.
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