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Katie Dill

10/16/24

@ Y Combinator

Every founder experiences the challenge of launching a product, focusing on other priorities, and then returning to find that the product has deteriorated over time.

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Why Design Matters: Lessons from Stripe, Lyft and Airbnb

@ Y Combinator

Why Design Matters: Lessons from Stripe, Lyft and Airbnb

10/16/24

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Founders often struggle with unrealistic expectations, believing that once they launch their product, it will immediately succeed, which can lead to disappointment.

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It's crucial for founders to understand that launching is not a one-time event; it's an ongoing process where the goal is to generate excitement and feedback from users.

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When launching a product that no one uses, founders should analyze the situation to identify which assumptions were incorrect and adjust their approach accordingly.