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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Personas help navigate the trade-off between catering to tech-savvy users and those who are less familiar with technology.

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Design for Startups by Garry Tan (Part 1)

@ Y Combinator

Design for Startups by Garry Tan (Part 1)

09/20/18

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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Understanding the different levels of comfort with technology among users is vital for product design, especially for late adopters.

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Google for Developers Cast

05/23/25

@ Google for Developers

It's crucial that technology comes to the people rather than expecting people to come to the technology; we should meet users in the way they want to engage.

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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Personas are a valuable tool for understanding specific user needs and tailoring the product accordingly.

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Dylan Field

03/13/25

@ Y Combinator

There's a tradeoff in design between making interfaces easy to learn and maintaining advanced capabilities for experienced users, exemplified by games like Minecraft.

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Bob Baxley

06/12/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Every interaction with software should start simple, allowing users to opt into complexity, which is crucial for creating a user-friendly experience.

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Aravind Srinivas

02/22/25

@ Y Combinator

The challenge lies in balancing the need for accurate information with the user experience, ensuring that users can quickly find what they need without unnecessary complexity.

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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Designers should advocate for users, ensuring that products address not just the ideal cases but also the edge cases that often lead to dissatisfaction.

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Ben Silbermann

11/09/16

@ Y Combinator

I learned that early adopters come from diverse backgrounds, not just tech-savvy individuals, and that we needed to be open to feedback from all kinds of users.

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Luther Lowe

06/14/24

@ Y Combinator

Younger staff in Washington are surprisingly sophisticated about technology issues, but it's important for startups to engage directly with them to ensure their voices are heard.