It's easier for startups to begin with a product that a small number of users love and then expand from there, rather than trying to please a large audience from the start.

It's important to evaluate startups based on whether they have a small number of users who truly love the product, rather than just a large user base.

It's better to have a small group of passionate users who love your product than a large number who are indifferent. When launching your MVP, it's okay to do things that don't scale to build relationships with initial customers.

Don't believe the hype surrounding startups; focus on understanding your users and providing them with something they truly need and love.

Creating a product that a small group of users absolutely loves is more valuable than trying to please a larger audience with mediocre features.

At Y Combinator, we advise founders to focus on creating a product that 100 people love rather than something that 1 million people merely like, as those 100 passionate users can become your viral sales force.

The first task for a startup is to build a product that some users love, as this is crucial for long-term success.

Startups should focus on creating a product that employees love and that helps them understand their market value, rather than trying to cater to both employees and employers simultaneously.

Most startups fail to create something that users truly love; they often settle for products that users merely like.