Startups need to build a product that users love, focusing on a few passionate users rather than a large number of indifferent ones.

It's easier for startups to begin with a product that a small number of users love and then expand from there, rather than trying to please a large audience from the start.

It's better to have a small group of passionate users who love your product than a large number who are indifferent. When launching your MVP, it's okay to do things that don't scale to build relationships with initial customers.

Creating a product that a small group of users absolutely loves is more valuable than trying to please a larger audience with mediocre features.

Don't believe the hype surrounding startups; focus on understanding your users and providing them with something they truly need and love.

At Y Combinator, we advise founders to focus on creating a product that 100 people love rather than something that 1 million people merely like, as those 100 passionate users can become your viral sales force.

I often advise startups that it's better to seek deep appeal and create something that a few people love, even if most people don't get it right away.

Most startups fail to create something that users truly love; they often settle for products that users merely like.

The first task for a startup is to build a product that some users love, as this is crucial for long-term success.