During Y Combinator, we learned the importance of getting our product into the field for beta testing, which helped us iterate and improve.

During demo day at Y Combinator, we showcased our product and met with investors, which was a pivotal moment for us.

Getting into Y Combinator was a turning point for us, as it validated our idea and pushed us to fully commit to the startup.

During Y Combinator, we focused on building strong relationships with our first 100 customers, doing things that don't scale to ensure they loved our service.

Before launching on Hacker News, we debated whether to build a full product or test a lightweight MVP to gauge interest in our concept.

It's important for the landing page of a developer tool to have a prominent button that allows users to try the product right away, ideally through an interactive playground.

After joining Y Combinator, we initially aimed too high with complicated ideas for The Muse, but were advised to focus on launching a simpler version first. I learned that you have to pick one idea, strip it down, and launch to start testing demand.

After exiting Y Combinator, we achieved $200,000 in revenue within six weeks, and by the end of the year, we reached about $1 million, showcasing our rapid growth trajectory.

During Y Combinator, we practiced our pitch extensively, receiving valuable feedback from peers and mentors.