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Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

In the early stages, companies often fail to find product market fit, which can derail their success.

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A Conversation with Elad Gil

@ Y Combinator

10/18/18

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Todd Jackson

04/11/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Most startups never get past level two of product-market fit, which is a common challenge for early-stage companies.

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Lenny's Podcast Cast

04/11/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Many founders feel they never truly achieve product-market fit, often waiting until they reach significant revenue milestones to feel confident about their product's success.

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Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

The most common reason startups fail is that founders don't talk to customers and fail to find product-market fit.

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Todd Jackson

04/11/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Finding product-market fit is the single most important thing that your startup does in the first three years, yet it's often underexplored and underexplained.

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Geoff Ralston

12/15/20

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for startups to think harder about achieving product-market fit and to be honest about whether they have it, especially in uncertain economic times.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

@ Y Combinator

Many companies fail to build an MVP, which is often seen as the first crucial step in creating a successful product.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/20/22

@ Y Combinator

It's common for founders to want to hire an executive team prematurely, influenced by the success stories of established companies, but this can be misguided without product-market fit.

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Josh Woodward

03/18/25

@ Sequoia Capital

Finding the right market fit is as crucial as developing the right product, especially in early-stage AI projects.

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Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Successful startups often pivot to find product-market fit, and this process is vital whether you're just starting or considering a pivot.