<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Many startups waste their first 6 months due to lacking real market demand and validation for their ideas.Startup success stories often omit the struggles of founders who spend months building products without market interest.The conventional method of building first and testing later is being replaced by testing first, then building.Founders often invest time and money into unvalidated ideas, leading to wasted resources and potential burnout.Startup validation should focus on reality over assumptions to avoid unnecessary failures.Tools like AAK integrate data to help founders determine if an idea is worth pursuing before development begins.Founders need access to better information rather than just inspiration to succeed in the startup world.It is crucial for founders to validate their ideas with data before committing to building to increase their chances of success.