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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

Having a clear opinion about your product is essential; you can't just follow customer demands without a vision, as it complicates product development.

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YC

Users You Don't Want by Michael Seibel

@ Y Combinator

11/29/18

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Peter Reinhardt

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Having a clear product vision helps in deciding whether to integrate customer-requested features or maintain focus on the core product direction.

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Y Combinator Cast

11/22/24

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A product leader must maintain a clear vision for the product's purpose, ensuring that decisions align with that vision, even if they are not the most popular choices.

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Chad Rigetti

09/30/16

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As a founder, it's crucial to balance the development of products with the capabilities needed to bring those products to market, creating organizational clarity.

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Adora Cheung

02/24/15

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As a CEO, even though you may be pulled in many directions, maintaining an obsessive focus on your product is crucial because you have the vision and are best equipped to make significant decisions.

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Ryan Singer

03/30/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The key to successful product development is to maintain clarity on both the problem we're solving and the solution we're proposing, ensuring that the team is engaged and understands their tasks.

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Reid Hoffman

11/05/14

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Confidence in your vision is key; even if progress is slow, believing in the necessity of your product can help maintain persistence.

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Michael Seibel

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

If your product development revolves around arguments and long cycles, you're doing it wrong; focus on efficiency and clarity.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/01/25

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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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Gustaf Alstromer

09/12/18

@ Y Combinator

Setting clear goals and defining responsibilities within your product can help distinguish between growth and product development, ensuring everyone knows their role in driving growth.