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Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

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The main goal of doing things that don't scale is to maximize learning. By engaging directly with customers, you can ensure that what you're building provides real value before scaling up.

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Startup Experts Discuss Doing Things That Don't Scale

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Startup Experts Discuss Doing Things That Don't Scale

05/31/24

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Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

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The main goal of doing things that don't scale is to maximize learning and delight early customers, even if it requires manual and one-off efforts.

Dalton Caldwell

02/10/22

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Doing things that don't scale allows founders to learn directly from customers, leading to better products and services.

Gustaf Alströmer

12/30/22

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Doing things that don't scale is crucial for early-stage startups because it helps founders engage directly with customers and understand their needs.

Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

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In the early days, doing things that don't scale is crucial for recruiting customers and employees, as it allows for valuable learning experiences.

Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

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The advice to do things that don't scale is counterintuitive but provides startups with a unique advantage over larger competitors by fostering deep customer understanding and rapid experimentation.

Paul Graham

07/17/19

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Doing things that don't scale means engaging in handmade, artisanal efforts early on, even if you know you can't maintain them forever, because it helps you learn and grow your startup.

Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

@ Y Combinator

Doing things that don't scale allows startups to experiment, fail fast, and quickly test assumptions before investing significant time in product development.

Y Combinator Cast

02/17/22

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The lesson from startups is to focus on creating something people want first, even if it involves non-scalable methods. Once you have demand, you can then work on scaling solutions.

Brian Chesky

04/06/17

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To scale effectively, focus on creating an exceptional experience for one customer at a time before expanding to a larger audience.