Tools

Search

Explore

Videos Channels Figures

Atmrix

About

Tools

Search

Explore

Videos Channels Figures

Atmrix

About

BF

Brad Flora

06/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often mistakenly believe they have customers based on interest, but without revenue, they can't confirm the viability of their ideas.

Video

YC

Turning Your Users Into Paying Customers

@ Y Combinator

Turning Your Users Into Paying Customers

06/02/22

Related Takeaways

MS

Michael Seibel

01/27/22

@ Y Combinator

Many founders mistakenly believe they know what their customers want without validating their assumptions through user feedback.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Many founders mistakenly focus on complex growth strategies instead of simply getting their first customer and validating their idea.

BF

Brad Flora

02/13/25

@ Y Combinator

Founders often overspend because they haven't realized that their product isn't what customers want yet, leading them to chase after growth without understanding their market.

MS

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.

GA

Gustaf Alströmer

12/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Most founders fail to do enough outreach, leading them to incorrectly conclude that sales isn't working for them.

MS

Michael Seibel

01/06/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often float in space without a clear opinion on what the market should be or who their customers are, which can lead to misguided startups.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/08/25

@ Y Combinator

Founders often face challenges in fundraising despite having paying customers, as investors may not understand the product's value.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/09/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often assume their competitors are winning based on external signs like fundraising announcements, but they should focus on whether their customers are satisfied and engaged.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders often need to build conviction in their own ideas before seeking validation from others, including investors.