What are some ways to tell that a startup is doomed to fail?

A sole founder is a major red flag.  Why?  Because he or she is:

• A compete jerk who is impossible to work with
• A control freak who can't give up any power
• Someone with unmet ego needs or personal issues
• Suffering from delusions of being the next Steve Jobs
• Unable to sell potential co-founders on their lousy idea
• The only one who hasn't pivoted away from the impending disaster
• The owner of a blind spot large enough to hide all of their bullshit

But enough about me! :)

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