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Joel Spolsky

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

In an organic growth company, you don't need to focus on grabbing market share quickly; instead, you should aim for long-term value creation.

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Joel Spolsky at Startup School 2012

@ Y Combinator

10/25/13

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The Diary Of A CEO Cast

05/26/25

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Building a strong company is more important than achieving rapid growth; the obsession with speed often leads to neglecting the journey and the values that matter.

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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

The goal of productivity planning is to build a company that creates long-term value. Founders should focus on sustainable growth rather than short-term gains.

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Joel Spolsky

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

If you focus on organic growth and avoid major mistakes, you can build a sustainable business that generates significant revenue over time.

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Joel Spolsky

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Organic growth companies are far more common than those that grow rapidly, and the latter are often outnumbered in the startup ecosystem.

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Gustaf Alstromer

09/12/18

@ Y Combinator

Companies should focus on growth only after achieving product-market fit; otherwise, they risk wasting resources.

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Gustaf Alströmer

06/27/19

@ Y Combinator

It's important to view paid marketing as an accelerant rather than the core growth strategy, focusing on organic growth as the sustainable foundation.

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Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

In the early stages, focus on organic growth rather than paid users, as relying on paid growth can be misleading and should be avoided as much as possible.

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Joel Spolsky

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

In a fast-growth business, mistakes are often overlooked, but in an organic growth business, they can be fatal, so you must be cautious.

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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders should think long-term about their commitment to the company. Those who plan for the long haul have a significant advantage over those who only consider short-term goals.