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Y Combinator Cast

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

Location significantly impacts sales; items in residential areas may not sell as well due to lower foot traffic.

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YC

Office Hours at Startup School NY 2014

@ Y Combinator

06/20/14

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Sean Mitchell

05/04/18

@ Y Combinator

Trends in rental markets vary by location, with urban areas often experiencing lower returns compared to suburban or rural areas, affecting landlord strategies.

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Aadit Palicha

04/18/25

@ Y Combinator

In India, the overwhelming majority of consumption happens within 4 km from your house, and people buy small tickets multiple times a week, which is why most retail is hyper-proximity.

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Howard Schultz

06/04/24

@ Acquired

Starbucks strategically selects urban corner locations with high pedestrian traffic to maximize visibility and customer flow.

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Alfred Lin

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

If you're off in inventory management, it can lead to significant issues, whether it's overstocking or missing sales opportunities.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

Items like sandwiches and croissants sold well, while items with consistent availability, like Evergreen bread, did not incentivize immediate purchases.

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Michael Seibel

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

The frequency and intensity of the problem matter; if it's infrequent and low intensity, attracting customers will be challenging.

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Tony Xu

03/26/25

@ Y Combinator

We realized that the demand for delivery services was stronger outside city centers, leading us to focus on suburban areas rather than competing in densely populated urban markets.

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FULL SEND PODCAST Cast

09/30/22

@ FULL SEND PODCAST

Having a strong team is crucial; they know how to track sales and ensure products are well-placed in stores.

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Tyler Bosmeny

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

If you're selling a low-cost product, you need to consider a low-touch sales model, as high-touch methods become impractical when you have to reach millions of customers.