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Tom Preston-Werner

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

What you exclude from your product is just as important as what you include. Adding too many features can dilute the overall quality and focus of your product.

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Tom Preston Werner at Startup School 2012

@ Y Combinator

Tom Preston Werner at Startup School 2012

10/25/13

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Tom Preston-Werner

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Focus on quality over quantity in your product features. Users prefer great products rather than just a multitude of features.

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Adora Cheung

03/20/17

@ Y Combinator

When building a product, focus on creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that effectively addresses the core problem you're solving, rather than just adding features.

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Gregg Favalora

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

It's important to listen carefully to what constitutes a 'whole product' versus just a component, as this distinction can significantly impact your market strategy.

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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

Avoid designing by committee; instead, focus on understanding which features will truly enhance your product's value.

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Michael Skok

04/01/23

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

Understanding the external factors that influence your product's success is crucial; neglecting them can lead to offering solutions that don't meet user needs.

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Hosain Rahman

04/26/17

@ Y Combinator

In product development, it's crucial to consider the entire system and how different features interact, rather than focusing on individual components in isolation.

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David Rusenko

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

When launching a product, focus on your customers' needs rather than your competitors' features; it's about doing one thing exceptionally well.

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Michael Skok

04/01/23

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

When building a product, be aware of dependencies that affect its success; your product is unlikely to be a complete solution on its own.

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Garry Tan

06/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Be explicit about what differentiates your product from competitors, especially in a crowded market where many offer similar solutions.