Around 20% of businesses fail in their first year of operation, often due to the inability to generate sufficient revenue to cover expenses.
The Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) exceeding the Life Time Value (LTV) and disproportionate product development costs are common reasons for business failure.
The Jobs to Be Done theory by Clayton M. Christensen emphasizes understanding the 'job' customers want to get done to create successful solutions.
Case study on milkshake sales revealed different customer segments and their reasons for purchasing, emphasizing the importance of understanding customer needs for product success.