🧨 Why 90% of Startups Fail – and How Better Tech Could Save Them
It’s the stat every founder knows but hopes to avoid:
90% of startups fail.
But let’s go deeper. A CB Insights study revealed that over 42% fail due to “no market need”, and 23% due to “the wrong team”.
Yet in our experience working with 100+ early-stage startups at IBR Infotech, we see a hidden third reason emerge consistently:
🚩 The Top 3 Tech Mistakes Startups Make:
Overbuilding too early (aka death by features)
Choosing the wrong tech stack (leading to rewrites at scale)
Skipping validation before development
Sometimes they outsourced too quickly, to the wrong partner. Sometimes they hired an in-house team before they had product-market fit.
🔍 A Real-World Example
A startup approached us last year after burning $60K building an app that couldn’t scale. Their MVP was heavy, slow, and already outdated.
We restructured their architecture, rebuilt the frontend in React + Node.js, and re-deployed on a modern, cost-effective cloud environment. Today, they’ve got 10K+ active users and secured funding for growth.
All because they paused, re-evaluated, and got it right the second time.
🔄 What Founders Get Wrong:
Building a full product before testing core assumptions
Using complex stacks for simple ideas
Prioritizing “speed” over “sustainability”
At IBR Infotech, we take a different approach:
We guide you through MVP strategy — not just code
We validate ideas before development
We build with scalability in mind, not just flashy launches
🧠 Want to De-Risk Your Idea?
If you're a founder with an idea, an early-stage product, or a tech roadmap you’re unsure about, now’s the time to act.
Let us give you a free second opinion on your tech stack, architecture, or MVP plan.
👉 Book a Free MVP Review Call
You only get one shot at your first launch. Let’s make sure it doesn’t become a cautionary tale.
— The IBR Infotech Team