COC Entrepreneurs Meetup- Pune

Startup Mistakes No One Talks About

An honest meetup for founders, freelancers & aspiring entrepreneurs

Everyone talks about success stories.

Funding rounds. Viral launches. Overnight growth.

But no one talks enough about the mistakes that quietly kill startups — the ones that don’t make it to LinkedIn posts or podcasts.

This meetup is a no-fluff, no-gyaan, real-conversation space where we unpack the startup mistakes people usually learn too late.

What this meetup is about

“Startup Mistakes No One Talks About” is a candid, experience-driven discussion designed for:

First-time founders

Freelancers thinking of building a startup

Students & professionals planning to start something of their own

Anyone stuck, confused, or overwhelmed in their startup journey

We’ll talk about the uncomfortable, underrated, and rarely discussed realities of starting up.

Topics we’ll dive into

Starting without clarity and calling it “hustle”

Building products no one actually wants

Underestimating cash flow, burn, and personal finances

Choosing the wrong co-founders or doing it solo for the wrong reasons

Overworking, burnout, and ignoring mental health

Scaling too early (or never scaling at all)

Social media success vs real business growth

No theory. No fake motivation.

Just real lessons, real stories, and real takeaways.

What makes this meetup different

Open, interactive discussions instead of lectures

Honest experiences over textbook advice

A safe space to ask questions you usually hesitate to ask

Networking with people who are at similar stages — not just “successful” founders

Who should attend

“I want to start something but I’m confused”

“I’ve started but I feel stuck”

“I don’t want to repeat avoidable mistakes”

“I want clarity before I jump in”

If any of this sounds like you — this meetup is for you.

Takeaways

You’ll walk away with:

Clearer decision-making frameworks

Awareness of mistakes to actively avoid

More confidence in your startup journey

Connections with people who get it

✨ Sometimes the smartest move is learning from mistakes you don’t have to make yourself.

Join us for an evening of honest conversations, shared learnings, and real connections.