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title: "Discussion on \"Passion is Not Market Evidence: Why Founders Need Data Over Conviction\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"Passion is Not Market Evidence: Why Founders Need Data Over Conviction\". Many founders are driven by incredible passion, and that's often seen as an essential ingredient for startup success. Yet, an overreliance on this emotional conviction can be a significant blind spot."
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# [Passion is Not Market Evidence: Why Founders Need Data Over Conviction](https://ideascanner-io.hashnode.dev/passion-is-not-market-evidence-why-founders-need-data-over-conviction?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Many founders are driven by incredible passion, and that's often seen as an essential ingredient for startup success. Yet, an overreliance on this emotional conviction can be a significant blind spot.

May 29 · 5 min read · ideascanner-io.hashnode.dev  
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