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Michael Seibel

02/16/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should prioritize solving real customer problems and adhere to best practices instead of pursuing unnecessary innovations that have a low likelihood of success.

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Stop Innovating (On The Wrong Things)

@ Y Combinator

Stop Innovating (On The Wrong Things)

02/16/24

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Founders should prioritize helping their customers over pursuing fun or unique innovations that don't directly benefit their product or service.

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Many founders mistakenly prioritize investors over customers, thinking they need to please investors to succeed, but the focus should be on solving customer problems instead.

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By putting customers first, founders can better assess whether certain innovations are truly necessary or if they should focus on achieving success with their initial startup before exploring more complex ideas.

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Founders should focus on creating valuable products rather than superficially copying successful companies.

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Founders should prioritize understanding what users want and learn from successful companies, rather than just copying their surface-level traits.

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Startups should focus on solving problems as they arise rather than trying to preemptively address issues that may not be relevant at their current stage of growth.

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Founders should focus on building a better product rather than worrying excessively about competitors; delivering more value to users is key.

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Founders should adopt a mindset where no task is beneath them, focusing solely on achieving product-market fit and serving customers effectively.

Michael Seibel

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Founders often confuse the instinct to pursue difficult customers first; instead, focus on the most desperate customers who need your product.