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Y Combinator Cast

05/30/25

@ Y Combinator

Startup founders should act as forward deployed engineers, engaging directly with customers to gather feedback and iterate quickly on their products.

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State-Of-The-Art Prompting For AI Agents

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State-Of-The-Art Prompting For AI Agents

05/30/25

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Gustaf Alströmer

12/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Great founders engage with future customers even before having a product, as this helps them understand user motivations and gather honest feedback.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/30/25

@ Y Combinator

Every founder has become a forward deployed engineer, meaning they must work closely with users to understand their needs and workflows.

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Jessica Livingston

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

To create a product that people want, founders must engage with users and be willing to pivot their ideas significantly based on feedback.

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Tiffani

09/18/18

@ Y Combinator

In the early stages, it's crucial to iterate quickly and maintain regular communication with customers to gather valuable feedback.

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Eric Migicovsky

10/13/18

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to engage with customers early on, as they can provide valuable feedback that helps you build a better product than if you just focus on perfecting the prototype first.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/13/24

@ Y Combinator

The best founders use launches to diagnose problems, find early adopters, and iterate on their products based on customer feedback, leading to continuous improvement.

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Paul Buchheit

10/25/18

@ Y Combinator

Successful founders often integrate their product into customer operations, demonstrating commitment and urgency to solve their problems.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/08/25

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for founders to engage directly with users and the market rather than relying on external opinions to gauge their startup's potential.

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Michael Seibel

03/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Founders should avoid the mindset of needing to create a perfect product before launching; instead, they should focus on getting something out quickly and iterating based on user input.