Founders often launch without metrics and then scramble to build them afterward; it's crucial to integrate basic metrics into your product before launching.

To build a successful startup, focus on getting customers quickly rather than obsessing over a perfect launch.

Launch is about acquiring your first customers, not just generating press or buzz.

Launching your product is essential; failing to do so can prevent you from gaining valuable feedback and iterating effectively, but it's not as significant to your users as it is to you, so prioritize launching sooner to validate if it solves their problem.

In the early stages of your startup, focus on building the product and talking to users to gain insights that data alone can't provide.

Once you're building your product, defining your primary metric helps align your team on who your target users are and how to attract them.

Avoid vanity metrics and focus on clear, actionable metrics that can guide your startup's strategy and decision-making processes.

If you're not seeing user engagement, focus on getting people to use your product quickly, regardless of labels like beta or MVP.

In the prototype stage, focus on identifying your best first customer.