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Michael Seibel

01/27/22

@ Y Combinator

Validation from investors or media does not guarantee a product's success; founders must ensure their product meets real user needs.

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Simple Products That Became Big Companies – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

@ Y Combinator

Simple Products That Became Big Companies – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

01/27/22

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Michael Seibel

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Investors may have a superficial understanding of a startup's market, and their feedback should not be taken as definitive; founders are the true experts on their product and market.

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Kathryn Minshew

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Understanding your users and their needs is crucial, especially when facing rejection from investors.

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Michael Seibel

01/27/22

@ Y Combinator

Investors often fund ideas based on the assumption that if a product works in one market, it will work in another, which can lead to failures if not validated.

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Y Combinator Cast

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Founders often face challenges in fundraising despite having paying customers, as investors may not understand the product's value.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders often need to build conviction in their own ideas before seeking validation from others, including investors.

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It's crucial for founders to engage directly with users and the market rather than relying on external opinions to gauge their startup's potential.

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Y Combinator Cast

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It's crucial for Founders to validate their ideas quickly to avoid wasting time on concepts that don't resonate with users.

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Brad Flora

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Founders often mistakenly believe they have customers based on interest, but without revenue, they can't confirm the viability of their ideas.

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It's crucial for Founders to understand that most people do not remember product launches, and initial failures do not define a product's future success.