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Shana Fisher

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

If you have a breakthrough product, don't worry too much about its initial design; you can always improve it later with standard templates.

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Shana Fisher at Startup School NY 2014

@ Y Combinator

06/20/14

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Adora Cheung

03/20/17

@ Y Combinator

When you're ready to ship your product, don't fall into the trap of perfecting it endlessly. Launch it to gather user feedback, as imitation is often cheaper than innovation.

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David Rusenko

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Don't overthink your approach; getting something out there and iterating based on feedback is more important than perfecting every detail.

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Mark Pincus

02/28/25

@ a16z speedrun

In product development, start with proven concepts that users already love. You should not change what works; instead, build upon it to create something better.

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Adora Cheung

03/20/17

@ Y Combinator

Before launching your product, focus on building quickly and optimizing for the next stage of growth, rather than trying to cater to a large user base right away.

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Nicolas Dessaigne

11/27/24

@ Y Combinator

When creating a prototype, prioritize speed and simplicity over perfection; aim to identify the core value of your product quickly, as you may discard most of your initial code.

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Michael Seibel

03/16/23

@ Y Combinator

It's a misconception that starting with a small, imperfect product is a bad idea; many successful products evolved through multiple iterations based on user feedback.

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Ella Zhang

05/23/25

@ EO

You don't have to wait for the product to be perfect. Just launch it, develop it, and learn as you go.

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Nicolas Dessaigne

11/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Start building your product now; don't wait for the perfect idea. Rapid iteration and learning from users are crucial for success in developing a dev tool.

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Diana Hu

04/22/23

@ Y Combinator

The tech choices you make early on matter less if you can build a product that gains traction; successful companies often adapt their technology as they grow.