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Gustaf Alströmer

12/02/22

@ Y Combinator

During customer interviews, avoid introducing your idea too early to prevent biasing their responses; your role is to listen and learn.

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How To Talk To Users | Startup School

@ Y Combinator

12/02/22

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Mathilde Collin

10/25/18

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to listen to customer feedback rather than just describing your product; resist the urge to showcase your product immediately and ask questions instead.

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David Rusenko

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Listen to customers' problems rather than their proposed solutions, as they often don't know what they want until you show it to them.

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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

When conducting user interviews, avoid these three common errors: 1. Discuss their life, not your idea; 2. Focus on specifics, not hypotheticals; 3. Listen more than you talk.

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Bipul Sinha

06/06/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

When pitching ideas, it's important to listen for patterns in customer feedback to determine whether to pivot or persist with your approach.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/01/25

@ Y Combinator

Don't be too opinionated about how your product works before you've created value for anyone. Be flexible, as the world and customer needs may differ from your initial assumptions.

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Gustaf Alströmer

12/02/22

@ Y Combinator

When interviewing users, focus on understanding their problems rather than jumping to solutions.

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Eric Migicovsky

10/13/18

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to engage with customers early on, as they can provide valuable feedback that helps you build a better product than if you just focus on perfecting the prototype first.

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Jeff Weinstein

07/11/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Silence during customer conversations can lead to valuable insights, allowing customers to express their true needs without being led by a pitch.

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Gustaf Alströmer

12/02/22

@ Y Combinator

To effectively interview potential customers, ask open-ended follow-up questions that encourage them to share their problems and experiences.