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Mike Krieger

03/26/25

@ EO

A key lesson from Artifact was that users won't adopt a product just because of the technology; it must also solve a real problem effectively from the start.

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30-Minute Masterclass on Product Thinking | Instagram Co-Founder & Anthropic CPO, Mike Krieger

@ EO

30-Minute Masterclass on Product Thinking | Instagram Co-Founder & Anthropic CPO, Mike Krieger

03/26/25

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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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Mike Krieger

05/09/25

@ Sequoia Capital

In product development, solving real problems for users remains crucial, whether for developer tools or end-user products.

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Anatoly Yakovenko

06/13/25

@ a16z crypto

I learned that if you sell the implementation of a solution rather than the problem it solves, you won't convince users that you've addressed their needs effectively.

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Michael Skok

04/01/23

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

Creating a platform that is easy for users to adopt is essential for your product's success; it should solve their problems effectively.

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Michael Skok

04/01/23

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

A compelling value proposition must address a critical problem that users face, ensuring that the gain from your product outweighs the pain of adopting it.

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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Design should not be for its own sake; it must solve real problems for users.

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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.

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Young Zhao

09/21/24

@ EO

It's crucial to start with user needs and continuously engage with them to ensure your technology is the best solution for their problems.

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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial not to let hijack users dictate the product roadmap; focusing on solving one problem well is more effective than trying to please every user that comes along.