# New Venture-Killing Advice This Infographic Lists Startup Mistakes Entrepreneurs Should Avoid By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-01-13 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/startup-mistakes References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/371521/Chart-18-Mistakes-That-Kill-Startups/) & [fundersandfounders](http://fundersandfounders.com/startup-mistakes/) Whether you are [starting your own business](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forge-and-prosper) or are curious about the world of new ventures, this chart lists different startup mistakes to avoid. From Funders and Founders, 18 Mistakes That Kill Startups is a simplistic infographic of [entrepreneurial errors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/investroster-dictionary) that could ruin the success of a [new company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-virality-playbook). Based on an essay written by Paul Graham, the chart indicates whether or not you would get funding from the English venture capitalist and programmer. From poor attitudes (a half-hearted effort, not wanting to get your hands dirty and obstinacy) to business plan problems (bad location, marginal niche, a derivative idea) the startup mistakes cover a range of topics. Visualized by Mark Vital, the infographic contains a lot of valuable information. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Startup Mistakes:** Avoiding common startup mistakes can increase the chances of a new venture's success. - **Entrepreneurial Errors:** Identifying and fixing entrepreneurial errors is crucial for new startups. - **Infographic Education:** Infographics are effective tools for educating entrepreneurs on startup mistakes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Startup Consulting:** Startup consulting firms can help new ventures identify and avoid common mistakes. - **Entrepreneurship Education:** Entrepreneurship education programs can teach aspiring entrepreneurs how to avoid mistakes in starting a new business. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can use these mistakes as a basis for educating new business owners, and as a way of promoting their own services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Startup Partnership Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foundance.md) - [Startup Funding Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credit-for-startups.md) - [Entrepreneurial Journey Insights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/founder-folks.md) - [Startup Growth Strategies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/do-things-that-dont-scale.md) - [Startup Revival Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/failedups.md) - [Startup Investor Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/findinvestor.md) - [Startup Idea Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idea-forge.md) - [Idea Validating Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headstarter.md) - [Startup Name Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/findname.md)