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Sachin Kansal

06/01/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Live demos are essential for product announcements because they create a sense of pride and accountability within the team.

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Garry Tan

06/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Demos showcasing the product's capabilities are crucial, especially for AI technologies. They can create excitement and help users understand the value of the product.

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Y Combinator Cast

12/08/23

@ Y Combinator

When building a developer tool, especially in the early stages, it's crucial to show the product and code examples on the website to attract developers.

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Hosain Rahman

04/26/17

@ Y Combinator

In the exploration phase, we encourage creativity and innovation, allowing team members to showcase their work and receive feedback during demo Fridays.

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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

Bringing a prototype or demo to your pitch can significantly enhance your chances of convincing investors of your capability to deliver.

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Ryan Hoover

10/05/17

@ Y Combinator

When you're a non-technical founder, demonstrating user data is crucial; it proves that people are using your product and validates its usefulness.

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Ron Conway

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Being honest with yourself about your product's performance is vital. Your team often knows the truth before you do, and addressing issues together can boost morale.

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Nicolas Dessaigne

11/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Selling developer tools differs from selling other products; developers prefer demonstrations over lengthy sales decks, so focus on showing rather than telling.

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Jake Heller

10/04/24

@ Y Combinator

We brought in customers early to test our product, which helped change the minds of skeptical team members when they saw real-time reactions from users.

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Garry Tan

06/16/23

@ Y Combinator

It's beneficial to present case studies or testimonials from existing customers to demonstrate the effectiveness of your product.