The mantra at Y Combinator is to 'make something people want,' which is essential for solving most startup problems.

I think the most impactful lesson from Y Combinator is to focus on making something people want.

Y Combinator's motto is to 'make something people want.' It's crucial to identify the most important problem right now and determine how you will solve it.

During Y Combinator, we learned the importance of getting our product into the field for beta testing, which helped us iterate and improve.

During Y Combinator, we learned the importance of talking to customers directly, not just through customer service.

The core of Y Combinator remains the same despite its growth and brand evolution; if it ain't broke, don't change it.

During Y Combinator, we focused on building strong relationships with our first 100 customers, doing things that don't scale to ensure they loved our service.

In the early stages of a startup, it's crucial to focus on getting a product out to market rather than perfecting it. Feedback and iteration are key to success, as demonstrated by our experience at Y Combinator when we were advised to launch quickly instead of getting bogged down in details.

During Y Combinator, we practiced our pitch extensively, receiving valuable feedback from peers and mentors.