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Ron Conway

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

If a founder doesn't care about the product, that's a warning sign. I've learned over the years that successful founders are deeply focused on their product.

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Ron Conway at Startup School SV 2014

@ Y Combinator

10/15/14

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Y Combinator Cast

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It's essential for founders to focus on creating something that people genuinely want, rather than getting sidetracked by other operational challenges.

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It's essential for founders to use their own product and feel proud of it; if they can't, it raises questions about its value to others.

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Dalton Caldwell

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Successful founders focus on their product, customers, revenue, and team, rather than getting distracted by the noise in the startup ecosystem, such as fundraising news and social media chatter.

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Diana Hu

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If the founders aren't building the product, they might miss critical insights that could shape its evolution.

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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

Founders become more formidable when they have a solid product, making them less reliant on flashy pitches and more focused on their business's core value.

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Young founders often prioritize what investors want over solving problems they genuinely care about, which can hinder their potential.

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Dalton Caldwell

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It's important for founders to stay close to their product and customers, avoiding the trap of over-delegating early on.

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Ron Conway

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Successful founders, like Ben Silverman and Larry Page, exhibit a rifle focus on their product, often to the point of being perceived as rude or arrogant.

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As a startup founder, I must focus on my customers first and understand the problems they care about, ensuring I stay laser-focused on providing solutions.