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Jessica Livingston

05/29/17

@ Y Combinator

To create something people want, being brilliant and determined is not enough; you must engage with users and adapt your idea based on their feedback.

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Jessica Livingston on Cofounder Disputes and Making Something People Want

@ Y Combinator

Jessica Livingston on Cofounder Disputes and Making Something People Want

05/29/17

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To create a product that people want, founders must engage with users and be willing to pivot their ideas significantly based on feedback.

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Michael Seibel

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The key to success is to engage with users and build what they want, which fosters loyalty and growth.

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The only way to succeed is by talking to your users and iterating your way forward.

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Understanding how users interact with your product is crucial for growth and building something people truly want.

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Real innovation comes from iterating on a product based on user feedback, rather than trying to create a perfect product from the start.

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Ben Silbermann

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Listening to users is crucial, but you also need to use judgment to decide which parts of the product to invest in based on their feedback.

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We need to create something that people genuinely want to use, collaborating with those who care about the project.

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Joe Lonsdale

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You need to be willing to iterate and adapt your ideas based on feedback from industry experts and potential partners.

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Gustaf Alströmer

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The best founders continuously engage with their users to refine their product and ensure it meets real needs.