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David Rusenko

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Test your solution with target customers, being flexible about who those customers might be based on feedback.

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David Rusenko - How To Find Product Market Fit

@ Y Combinator

David Rusenko - How To Find Product Market Fit

09/06/18

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Michael Seibel

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

Hold the problem you're solving and the customer tightly, but keep the solution you're building flexible, as it may need to change based on user feedback.

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Michael Seibel

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

You must give your product to customers who resemble your target audience; this is a crucial step in testing your product.

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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

When testing your prototype, ensure you understand who your best first customer is to avoid being constrained by the wrong choice.

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Seth Godin

12/08/24

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Choosing your customers is crucial; if you aim to attract anyone, you risk failure. Instead, focus on a specific audience and understand their needs and characteristics to shape your product effectively.

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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

When discussing a potential solution with customers, always ask them what specific problem you would be solving for them and what they would be willing to pay for it.

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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

To validate your product, focus on gaining insights from potential customers about their pain points and the value your solution provides.

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Todd Jackson

04/11/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

You need to confirm customers' ability and willingness to pay for your solution.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/01/25

@ Y Combinator

Don't be too opinionated about how your product works before you've created value for anyone. Be flexible, as the world and customer needs may differ from your initial assumptions.

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Des Traynor

12/13/17

@ Y Combinator

I advise focusing on understanding your target users and the problems they face, and then providing solutions that align with your product's capabilities.