Founders should focus on building a better product rather than worrying excessively about competitors; delivering more value to users is key.

It's a mistake to get distracted by new features without ensuring your existing product retains users effectively; focus on improving retention first.

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.

Your product should provide value quickly to avoid losing customers who expect rapid payback on their investment, and self-proving value through analytics is essential to demonstrate the value delivered from day one, making it clear to customers how much they benefit.

Develop a minimum viable product by focusing on your core value proposition, building only what is essential to solve the customer's problem.

Onboarding is essential; if new users don't find value on their first day, they are unlikely to return, making it critical to deliver core product value quickly.

When too many users join an app quickly, it can be challenging to identify the actual customers who will retain the product. It's essential to focus on the right users to avoid building the wrong product.

Before launching your product, focus on building quickly and optimizing for the next stage of growth, rather than trying to cater to a large user base right away.

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