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YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/16/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often know only a small part of the overall story, which can lead to misguided decisions about when to launch their products.

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YC

When to Launch Your Startup and When to Wait

@ Y Combinator

When to Launch Your Startup and When to Wait

03/16/22

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Diana Hu

04/22/23

@ Y Combinator

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

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Brad Flora

02/13/25

@ Y Combinator

Founders often overspend because they haven't realized that their product isn't what customers want yet, leading them to chase after growth without understanding their market.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/10/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often struggle with unrealistic expectations, believing that once they launch their product, it will immediately succeed, which can lead to disappointment.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/13/24

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for Founders to understand that most people do not remember product launches, and initial failures do not define a product's future success.

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Michael Seibel

08/17/19

@ Y Combinator

Founders often have no idea where their first users will come from, which is a critical oversight when choosing a problem to solve.

BF

Brad Flora

03/16/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often lie to themselves, thinking they are the exception to the advice about launching quickly, which can hinder their progress.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/01/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often get caught up in collecting mentors and advisors instead of focusing on building and launching their product, which can lead to a time sink.

MS

Michael Seibel

01/06/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often float in space without a clear opinion on what the market should be or who their customers are, which can lead to misguided startups.

BF

Brad Flora

03/16/22

@ Y Combinator

Many founders believe they need to present a perfect product at launch, which can lead to delays in getting it in front of users.