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Brad Flora

03/16/22

@ Y Combinator

Many founders believe they need to present a perfect product at launch, which can lead to delays in getting it in front of users.

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When to Launch Your Startup and When to Wait

@ Y Combinator

When to Launch Your Startup and When to Wait

03/16/22

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Michael Seibel

03/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Founders should avoid the mindset of needing to create a perfect product before launching; instead, they should focus on getting something out quickly and iterating based on user input.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/10/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often struggle with unrealistic expectations, believing that once they launch their product, it will immediately succeed, which can lead to disappointment.

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Brad Flora

03/16/22

@ Y Combinator

The fear of a negative reaction can paralyze founders, causing them to focus on an idealized version of their launch rather than the reality of getting their product out there.

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Kat Mañalac

02/10/23

@ Y Combinator

Most founders overthink their first launch, believing they have only one chance to get it right, but launching is a continual process.

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Nicolas Dessaigne

11/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Many founders make the mistake of waiting for the perfect idea; it's better to start with what you have and iterate based on feedback rather than delaying your launch.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/16/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often know only a small part of the overall story, which can lead to misguided decisions about when to launch their products.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/16/22

@ Y Combinator

If you're an early-stage founder without prior experience, you should prioritize launching quickly and learning from real user feedback rather than waiting to perfect your product.

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Brad Flora

03/16/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders fear that their product will be perceived as ugly or dysfunctional, and they worry about competitors and investors discovering their product before it's ready.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/13/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders often hesitate to launch their companies because they feel embarrassed about their product's state, comparing it to polished products from established companies like Apple.