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Tom Blomfield

12/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Don't change the definition of your metrics just to make the numbers look better; consistency is key to understanding your progress over time.

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B2B Startup Metrics | Startup School

@ Y Combinator

12/16/23

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Jeff Weinstein

07/11/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Maintaining metric hygiene is essential; ensure that all measures on your dashboard are consistent and relevant, which encourages daily engagement from the team.

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Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

Metrics and goals are only useful if leveraged as motivational tools; create a visual representation of your growth targets and update it regularly to keep your focus.

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Tom Blomfield

12/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Agree on the definitions of your key metrics with your team to avoid internal disagreements that can hinder productivity.

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Jeff Bezos

12/15/23

@ Lex Fridman

You have to be on guard against managing to metrics that you don't really understand, as they may no longer be relevant.

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Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

Your goal should be to grow your primary metric consistently, as this indicates you're creating something that people want and that can scale effectively.

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Google for Developers Cast

05/23/25

@ Google for Developers

It's essential to periodically step back and evaluate whether your metrics are guiding you toward your product goals or just reinforcing past assumptions.

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Tom Blomfield

12/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Avoid vanity metrics and focus on clear, actionable metrics that can guide your startup's strategy and decision-making processes.

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Suhail Doshi

09/12/18

@ Y Combinator

Don't overcomplicate your analytics; focus on three to five key metrics instead of trying to track everything.

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Alexandra

09/18/18

@ Y Combinator

Focus on what matters most for your business; avoid vanity metrics and concentrate on sustainable growth and revenue.