Ego Kills More Startups Than Bad Ideas | How Founders Choose the Wrong People
Thu Feb 05 2026
Most startups donât fail because the idea was weak.They fail because founders ignore the right people and listen to the wrong ones.
In this episode, Affaque Ahmed, Founder of XIFAQ, breaks down how ego quietly destroys startups by:⢠Pushing away real builders⢠Attracting loud talkers⢠Blocking honest feedback⢠Creating toxic leadership
Youâll learn how the best founders build teams, choose advisors, and create a culture where truth matters more than pride.
If youâre building a startup, hiring a team, or leading a company, this episode might save you years of mistakes.
đ Hosted by Affaque AhmedFounder-XIFAQ
Reach Affaque here: https://www.instagram.com/onlyaffaq/
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Most startups donât fail because the idea was weak.They fail because founders ignore the right people and listen to the wrong ones. In this episode, Affaque Ahmed, Founder of XIFAQ, breaks down how ego quietly destroys startups by:⢠Pushing away real builders⢠Attracting loud talkers⢠Blocking honest feedback⢠Creating toxic leadership Youâll learn how the best founders build teams, choose advisors, and create a culture where truth matters more than pride. If youâre building a startup, hiring a team, or leading a company, this episode might save you years of mistakes. đ Hosted by Affaque AhmedFounder-XIFAQ Reach Affaque here: https://www.instagram.com/onlyaffaq/