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YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

Spending time with users is essential, as they care about solving specific problems rather than macro trends or fundraising announcements.

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YC

Why Founders Shouldn't Think Like Investors

@ Y Combinator

Why Founders Shouldn't Think Like Investors

03/22/24

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

10/13/17

@ Y Combinator

It's essential to probe deeper into the problems your users face, rather than just focusing on how your product solves them.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/29/23

@ Y Combinator

Caring about your customers and spending time with them one-on-one can accelerate your learning and provide valuable insights into their problems and how to solve them.

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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

04/29/23

@ Y Combinator

When founders genuinely care about their users, they create opportunities for deeper insights that wouldn't arise from casual interactions.

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Kat Mañalac

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Engaging with your users is crucial; it not only helps you understand their needs but also enables you to create better content and targeted press outreach.

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Young Zhao

09/21/24

@ EO

It's crucial to start with user needs and continuously engage with them to ensure your technology is the best solution for their problems.

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Merrill Lutsky

04/15/25

@ EO

Understanding and caring about the user is crucial; if you don't genuinely aim to improve their lives and solve their problems, sustaining enthusiasm for your product will be challenging.

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Jessica Livingston

05/04/17

@ Y Combinator

Empathy is crucial; you need to talk to your users and genuinely care about their experience, which is easier if you are a target user of your product.

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Avni Patel Thompson

03/03/18

@ Y Combinator

I realized the importance of talking to users and seeing their problems in real life, not just taking their words at face value.