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Gustaf Alströmer

08/16/19

@ Y Combinator

Working on growth before achieving product-market fit and good retention is not a good idea.

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Gustaf Alströmer - Growth for Startups

@ Y Combinator

08/16/19

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Gustaf Alstromer

09/12/18

@ Y Combinator

Companies should focus on growth only after achieving product-market fit; otherwise, they risk wasting resources.

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Y Combinator Cast

01/03/17

@ Y Combinator

In the early days, focus on product retention rather than just growth. If your retention rate is low, prioritize improving your product before trying to scale.

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Gustaf Alstromer

09/12/18

@ Y Combinator

Measuring retention is critical; if you don't have a product that retains users, you shouldn't focus on growth yet.

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Alex Schultz

03/24/17

@ Y Combinator

To achieve growth, focus on product-market fit first; without a great product, growth tactics won't be effective.

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Dan Hockenmaier

06/27/19

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to assess whether a company is ready for a traditional growth effort, particularly in terms of product-market fit, before implementing growth tactics.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

Building growth into the product from the start is crucial, rather than treating it as an afterthought after initial user acquisition.

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Brad Flora

02/13/25

@ Y Combinator

Hiring for sales or marketing before achieving product-market fit can be a mistake; founders should focus on learning these roles themselves first.

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Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Before thriving, a startup must first survive, and sometimes achieving product-market fit takes longer than expected, requiring patience and strategic adjustments.

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Alex Schultz

03/24/17

@ Y Combinator

If your retention curve slopes downwards, it indicates a lack of product-market fit, regardless of initial growth metrics.