Every founder dreams of closing that first significant funding round. The champagne pops, the press releases go out, and everyone believes they're building the next unicorn. But here's what nobody talks about: this moment of celebration often marks the beginning of a dangerous blind spot that will doom 80% of these companies.

We've watched this pattern play out dozens of times. Let us show you how it happens—and more importantly, how to spot it before it's too late.