Ever notice how the “best” coder in the room isn’t always the one running the show?
Let’s talk about the biggest myth in SaaS startups:
It’s not all about technical skills.
Wild, right?
We’re taught to obsess over code, features, and tech stacks.
But here’s what nobody tells you:
Your product won’t take off if you can’t build trust, navigate egos, and rally a team.
I learned this the hard way.
I watched a genius engineer get sidelined-while someone with average tech skills but killer people skills led us to our first big win.
Why?
Because building a startup isn’t just about the tech.
It’s about political intelligence-reading the room, aligning interests, and managing the chaos.
If I could invest in ONE skill for SaaS founders?
It’s not Python.
It’s not AI.
It’s mastering human dynamics.
Ask yourself:
How well do you really understand the people around you?
Can you spot what motivates them?
Can you turn conflict into collaboration?
Are you building your people skills as hard as your product?
Let’s talk-what’s one people lesson you wish you learned sooner?