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David Lieb

12/19/24

@ Y Combinator

I realized that the best way to build a product is to trust your own intuition about what it should be, especially when you're creating something for yourself.

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How David Lieb Turned a Failing Startup Into Google Photos | Backstory

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How David Lieb Turned a Failing Startup Into Google Photos | Backstory

12/19/24

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Vidit Aatrey

05/22/19

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I used to believe that you should only build products for your own problems, but I've learned that you can successfully build for others too.

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When you have experience in creating successful products, like a popular iPhone app, you likely understand what it takes to build and launch effectively, so follow your instincts.

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Founders with a proven track record of building valuable products should feel confident in their instincts and trust their gut more than they think.

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It's important to listen to your instincts and create something that impresses you, as you have a unique perspective on solving problems you've faced before.

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Karri Saarinen

06/05/25

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When building a product, it's crucial to identify who genuinely likes it and understand their reasons.

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Tom Blomfield

12/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Engaging directly with users and leveraging product intuition is vital for making informed decisions in a startup environment.

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Sachin Kansal

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When making decisions, sometimes you have to trust your gut over the data, especially when you understand the end user's needs.

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James Dyson

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Designing and developing products we use ourselves makes us much happier and helps us understand what will work.

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Avni Patel Thompson

09/22/17

@ Y Combinator

I learned that instead of following my passion, I should focus on building what's missing by talking to users and understanding their needs.