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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

Understanding the pain points of your customers is crucial; validate your product by ensuring it addresses a real and valuable problem.

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Harvard i-lab | Startup Secrets: Turning Products into Companies

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

Harvard i-lab | Startup Secrets: Turning Products into Companies

06/12/13

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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

To validate your product, focus on gaining insights from potential customers about their pain points and the value your solution provides.

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Ella Zhang

05/23/25

@ EO

When building a product, it's crucial to understand people's pain points and why they need it.

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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

It's not just about having a viable product; it must also be a valuable product that addresses real customer needs.

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Emmett Shear

04/22/17

@ Y Combinator

When developing a product, it's crucial to talk to users who are already using your service to understand their detailed needs and pain points.

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Dr. Elizabeth Iorns

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to solve a real problem; you should talk to potential users early to ensure that the problem you're addressing is significant for them as well.

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Matt Cutts

12/04/19

@ Y Combinator

When building products, it's crucial to understand user pain points through direct interaction, as this can lead to better design and user experience.

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Michael Seibel

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

You should always check if every feature of your product solves the primary problem; the truth can be painful, but it's essential for success.

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Michael Skok

04/01/23

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

To validate your product's value proposition, ask users how critical your solution is to their needs and what alternatives they would consider.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/13/17

@ Y Combinator

It's essential to probe deeper into the problems your users face, rather than just focusing on how your product solves them.