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Dylan Field

03/13/25

@ Y Combinator

After receiving clear product-market feedback, I realized I should have hired faster to capitalize on the market's interest in our product.

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The Future Of Design With Figma's Dylan Field

@ Y Combinator

The Future Of Design With Figma's Dylan Field

03/13/25

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Aadit Palicha

04/18/25

@ Y Combinator

The brutally honest feedback we received from Y Combinator helped us understand that we weren't at a point where we could credibly claim product market fit.

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Dan Siroker

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

I learned that without customer feedback, I had no idea what to build, which was a critical lesson I missed in my previous startup.

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Tikhon Bernstam

09/09/17

@ Y Combinator

We used feedback from our users to improve our product rapidly, which was crucial for our success.

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Hosain Rahman

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

After launching our first consumer product, we realized we had compromised on key design elements, which ultimately led to its poor performance in the market.

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Peter Reinhardt

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

The skepticism among the founders led us to seek customer feedback early, which was crucial in determining the viability of our product idea.

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Michelle Zatlyn

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

When we first launched our product, I was embarrassed about its readiness, but we had to ship it. We learned from our initial customers, who provided valuable feedback that helped us improve.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/16/22

@ Y Combinator

If you're an early-stage founder without prior experience, you should prioritize launching quickly and learning from real user feedback rather than waiting to perfect your product.

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Eric Migicovsky

10/13/18

@ Y Combinator

Engaging with customers early can provide the momentum needed to refine your product and ensure it meets market demands.

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Lenny's Podcast Cast

04/11/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

It's often more effective to sell a product before building it, as this approach provides valuable customer feedback and ensures that the product meets actual market needs.