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Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

When choosing KPIs, focus on one primary metric that you would bet the whole company on, as it simplifies your focus and helps you determine how well your startup is doing.

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Adora Cheung - How to Set KPIs and Goals

@ Y Combinator

Adora Cheung - How to Set KPIs and Goals

08/01/19

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Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

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Having a main key performance indicator (KPI) is essential for tracking a startup's progress and determining whether the business is working or not.

Tom Blomfield

12/16/23

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Focus on a few key metrics—four or five is sufficient—rather than trying to track dozens, especially in the early stages of your startup.

Avni Patel Thompson

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You need to pick one important metric for your company and focus on growing it consistently.

Adora Cheung

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Your primary metric should also be usable as a feedback mechanism, helping you prioritize strategies and make quick decisions in your startup.

Y Combinator Cast

01/13/21

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The key to success is to focus on the most important tasks and metrics for your company.

Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

It's important to track a few secondary metrics alongside your primary metric to gain a comprehensive view of your startup's health, rather than focusing solely on one metric.

Tom Blomfield

12/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Avoid vanity metrics and focus on clear, actionable metrics that can guide your startup's strategy and decision-making processes.

Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

Setting the right KPIs and goals will objectively tell you if your startup is doing well, just okay, or bad, keeping you grounded and realistic about your progress.

Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

Don't get caught up in tracking too many metrics at once, as this can lead to analysis paralysis. Instead, focus on three to five key metrics that matter most to your business.