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Michael Seibel

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Founders often struggle to clearly articulate the problem they are solving; if you can't state it in one sentence, you don't truly understand it.

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Michael Seibel - Building Product

@ Y Combinator

09/06/18

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Adora Cheung

03/20/17

@ Y Combinator

You should be able to clearly articulate the problem your idea is solving in one sentence and verify that it's a problem others also face by talking to potential users.

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Michael Seibel

08/17/19

@ Y Combinator

First-time founders often make the mistake of solving problems they don't care about, which can lead to a loss of motivation and ultimately failure.

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Claire Hughes Johnson

03/05/23

@ Lenny's Podcast

In the early stages, focus on clearly defining the problem you're solving and your vision, as this narrative is vital for both investors and your team.

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Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Founders often get distracted by coding and overbuilding instead of focusing on understanding the core problems their users face.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Great founders can articulate their vision clearly and move quickly; if I struggle to understand their plan, it's a red flag.

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Sam Altman

08/30/18

@ Y Combinator

A product should be simple to explain and easy to understand; if you can't do that, it often indicates unclear thinking or a market need that isn't significant enough.

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Jared Friedman

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

The most common mistake founders make is building something that doesn't solve a real problem for users, often resulting in a solution in search of a problem.

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Michael Seibel

08/17/19

@ Y Combinator

Founders often have no idea where their first users will come from, which is a critical oversight when choosing a problem to solve.

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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Starting with a clear problem statement is crucial for effective product design.