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Y Combinator Cast

04/22/23

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It's important to keep your analytics stack simple and effective; tools like Google Analytics or Amplitude are sufficient for early-stage startups.

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Tips For Technical Startup Founders | Startup School

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Ilya Volodarsky

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

Don't spend too much time trying to choose the perfect analytics tool; both Amplitude and Mixpanel will yield similar results at the early stage, so prioritize speed in decision-making.

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Ilya Volodarsky

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

For MVP processes, I recommend using Google Analytics for user tracking, Amplitude for feature analytics, and FullStory for improving product usability.

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Michael Seibel

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Using Google Analytics alone is insufficient; you need an events-based metrics product like Mixpanel to track user actions effectively.

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Tom Blomfield

12/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Focus on a few key metrics—four or five is sufficient—rather than trying to track dozens, especially in the early stages of your startup.

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Ilya Volodarsky

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

Using tools like Amplitude or Mixpanel can help visualize user signups and other metrics effectively, allowing you to track growth and engagement.

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Suhail Doshi

09/12/18

@ Y Combinator

Don't overcomplicate your analytics; focus on three to five key metrics instead of trying to track everything.

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Tom Blomfield

12/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Avoid vanity metrics and focus on clear, actionable metrics that can guide your startup's strategy and decision-making processes.

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Ilya Volodarsky

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

Analytics, including primary and secondary metrics, are crucial for driving the MVP and product-market fit process, helping you test and focus your team after achieving product-market fit.

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David Lieb

08/30/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders often don't understand what their analytics numbers represent, so it's crucial to know your data before relying on it.