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Sam Altman

05/06/15

@ Platzi Team

Most startups fail to create something that users truly love; they often settle for products that users merely like.

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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI shares tips to Start a Startup

@ Platzi Team

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI shares tips to Start a Startup

05/06/15

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Garry Tan

05/21/25

@ Vanta

The primary reason startups fail is that they don't create something people want, either by making the wrong product or failing to make anything at all.

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Sam Altman

05/06/15

@ Platzi Team

Startups need to build a product that users love, focusing on a few passionate users rather than a large number of indifferent ones.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

@ Y Combinator

Many startups fail not because their architecture isn't scalable, but because they struggle to attract users and create products that people actually want.

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Kathryn Minshew

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

Don't believe the hype surrounding startups; focus on understanding your users and providing them with something they truly need and love.

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Michael Skok

03/25/23

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

The number one reason startups fail is that they are not creating value for anyone who cares about it.

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Jessica Livingston

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

The biggest cause of startup failure is not creating something that people want, which often leads to founders losing momentum and focus on their original vision.

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Sam Altman

05/06/15

@ Platzi Team

The first task for a startup is to build a product that some users love, as this is crucial for long-term success.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

Young founders often go through the motions of starting a startup without focusing on the essential task of making something people want.

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Michael Seibel

08/17/19

@ Y Combinator

Startups often prioritize superficial aspects like press and hiring over the fundamental work of getting the product into users' hands and iterating based on feedback.