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Amy Jo Kim

12/30/20

@ Garry Tan

The first step is to discover your super fans and test your ideas with them to ensure you're solving a specific problem or need.

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Masterclass: Product Market Fit 10X Faster with Amy Jo Kim

@ Garry Tan

Masterclass: Product Market Fit 10X Faster with Amy Jo Kim

12/30/20

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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

In the idea stage, find your first users by talking to people who have encountered the problem you're trying to solve.

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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

During the idea stage, it's crucial to find your first users who have a specific problem.

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Adora Cheung

03/20/17

@ Y Combinator

Your first users should be people you know, like friends and family, to gather initial feedback and refine your product before reaching a broader audience.

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Dr. Elizabeth Iorns

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to solve a real problem; you should talk to potential users early to ensure that the problem you're addressing is significant for them as well.

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Michael Seibel

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

To get your first users, talk directly to the people who have the problem you're trying to solve; if you're your own user, it makes it even easier.

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Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

To find a viable startup idea, Founders should start somewhere and engage directly with users to learn about the market and identify real problems to solve.

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Jared Friedman

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

Start with what your team is especially good at and think of ideas that take advantage of your expertise. This approach ensures that any idea you generate has automatic founder-market fit.

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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

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

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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

When testing your prototype, ensure you understand who your best first customer is to avoid being constrained by the wrong choice.