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YC

Y Combinator Cast

08/07/24

@ Y Combinator

Good advice often emphasizes talking to customers and building great products, rather than getting caught up in complex strategies or networking.

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YC

The Problem With Startup "Experts"

@ Y Combinator

08/07/24

Related Takeaways

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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

Focus on building a great product that customers love, as this is more important than over-optimizing your fundraising efforts.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

08/07/24

@ Y Combinator

It's important to seek out inspiring advice that encourages building and creating, rather than getting bogged down in corporate strategies that may not resonate with your goals.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/18/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should focus on building the simplest viable product to learn from users rather than getting bogged down in complex plans.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

08/27/22

@ Y Combinator

Building a great product is important, but startups must also focus on how to acquire customers effectively; a self-service interface alone is not a sufficient strategy.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/01/22

@ Y Combinator

The most effective ways to de-risk a startup are talking to customers and building a product, rather than relying on advisory boards or mentorship.

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Mathilde Collin

10/25/18

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to listen to customer feedback rather than just describing your product; resist the urge to showcase your product immediately and ask questions instead.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

@ Y Combinator

Paul Graham's advice to focus on immediate problems rather than scalability encourages founders to prioritize getting their first customers and building their initial product.

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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

In the early stages of a startup, focus on building a great product; nothing else matters until that is achieved.

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Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Many founders mistakenly focus on complex growth strategies instead of simply getting their first customer and validating their idea.