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Michael Seibel

08/17/19

@ Y Combinator

It's essential to identify your first users from your existing network or through other means, rather than being clueless about them.

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The Biggest Mistakes First-Time Founders Make - Michael Seibel

@ Y Combinator

The Biggest Mistakes First-Time Founders Make - Michael Seibel

08/17/19

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Adora Cheung

03/20/17

@ Y Combinator

Your first users should be people you know, like friends and family, to gather initial feedback and refine your product before reaching a broader audience.

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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

During the idea stage, it's crucial to find your first users who have a specific problem.

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Michael Seibel

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

To get your first users, talk directly to the people who have the problem you're trying to solve; if you're your own user, it makes it even easier.

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Michael Seibel

08/17/19

@ Y Combinator

Founders often have no idea where their first users will come from, which is a critical oversight when choosing a problem to solve.

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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

In the idea stage, find your first users by talking to people who have encountered the problem you're trying to solve.

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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

Start user interviews with yourself and then talk to friends or co-workers for warm introductions to potential users.

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Michael Seibel

04/05/19

@ Y Combinator

Be selective about your initial users; they should be hand-picked to ensure they are genuinely interested in solving the problem you're addressing.

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Nicolas Dessaigne

11/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Outreach is essential for gaining initial traction; start by connecting with your network and gradually expand to reach more potential users.

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Emmett Shear

04/22/17

@ Y Combinator

When starting a startup, it's crucial to talk to users rather than just relying on your own experiences, as most startups are not built solely for the founders.