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YC

Y Combinator Cast

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Engaging with your community on platforms like Hacker News and Product Hunt is undervalued and can significantly benefit your startup's visibility.

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YC

PR + Content for Growth by Kat Mañalac and Craig Cannon

@ Y Combinator

PR + Content for Growth by Kat Mañalac and Craig Cannon

09/20/18

Related Takeaways

YC

Y Combinator Cast

11/27/24

@ Y Combinator

When launching your product, consider using Hacker News as it's a community of developers who can provide valuable feedback.

RH

Ryan Hoover

10/05/17

@ Y Combinator

Press coverage and engaging with makers on Twitter were key tactics for growing Product Hunt's user base in the early days.

RH

Ryan Hoover

10/05/17

@ Y Combinator

The initial audience for Product Hunt was built through years of writing and engaging with the tech community, which helped when launching the platform.

KM

Kat Mañalac

02/10/23

@ Y Combinator

Engaging with online communities is a great way to launch; for instance, Y Combinator founders can launch on Bookface to get early feedback.

PC

Paul Copplestone

05/14/25

@ Accel

Listening to user feedback and delivering what they ask for has been crucial to our success, as seen in our launches on platforms like Hacker News.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

07/12/19

@ Y Combinator

Sources like Hacker News are valuable because they focus on creators who share their work and discuss how they monetize it, rather than engaging in unproductive conversations about fundraising.

TB

Tom Blomfield

12/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Engaging directly with users and leveraging product intuition is vital for making informed decisions in a startup environment.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

07/12/19

@ Y Combinator

Many founders mistakenly believe they are being productive by engaging with startup discussions, but this often leads to no real progress in building their product.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

Exposure is essential for startups. Communicating regularly about your progress and challenges can be effective, even if you feel your product isn't perfect yet.