Technology may not matter as much as initially believed, as solving a big pain with game-changing technology is crucial while investing minimum resources elsewhere is advisable.
The focus on technology alone may not suffice, as evidenced by a startup's experience of developing security tools post-SolarWinds breach without much urgency in the market.
Despite building innovative tech, Myrror faced challenges in gaining market adoption and realizing the daily value proposition, stressing the importance of addressing users' immediate needs.
The key takeaway for startups is to pivot early if market traction is not achieved, as time and resources are limited for success in the competitive landscape.