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Kat Mañalac

02/10/23

@ Y Combinator

Testing your pitch with friends and family is crucial, but don't stay in this phase too long, as their feedback may not represent your ideal users.

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The Best Way To Launch Your Startup | Startup School

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The Best Way To Launch Your Startup | Startup School

02/10/23

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Adora Cheung

03/20/17

@ Y Combinator

Your first users should be people you know, like friends and family, to gather initial feedback and refine your product before reaching a broader audience.

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Kathryn Minshew

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

You need to find the right users for your product, as feedback from those who don't care about you can be more valuable than that from friends and family.

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Gustaf Alströmer

12/02/22

@ Y Combinator

When reaching out to potential users, don't hesitate to contact people outside your network, as they may provide more honest feedback.

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Michael Seibel

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Avoid seeking product feedback from friends or investors, as they often don't face the problems your product aims to solve.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for founders to pitch to many investors to gather consistent feedback, as only then can they determine if the reasons for rejection are valid data points.

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Adora Cheung

03/20/17

@ Y Combinator

Be aware that feedback from friends and family may be biased; they might not provide honest critiques compared to random users who have paid for your product.

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Michael Seibel

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

After launching your MVP, it's crucial to get feedback from users to understand how well your product meets their needs, even if the initial version is not fully developed.

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Nicolas Dessaigne

11/27/24

@ Y Combinator

It's important to gather user feedback early, even with a prototype, to ensure you're addressing real problems and providing value to your customers.

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Eric Migicovsky

10/13/18

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to engage with customers early on, as they can provide valuable feedback that helps you build a better product than if you just focus on perfecting the prototype first.