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Kevin Hale

03/25/17

@ Y Combinator

First impressions are crucial in any relationship, including with products, because they are the stories we tell over and over again.

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How to Build Products Users Love with Kevin Hale (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 7)

@ Y Combinator

How to Build Products Users Love with Kevin Hale (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 7)

03/25/17

Related Takeaways

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Kevin Hale

03/25/17

@ Y Combinator

In software, first impressions are obvious and companies often focus on them, but the best product creators discover many other memorable first moments.

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Tom Preston-Werner

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

The product is the most important aspect of your company. Start with design, as it's how customers interact with your product and what they see and feel.

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Gustaf Alstromer

09/12/18

@ Y Combinator

Onboarding is crucial; the first experience users have with your product should quickly demonstrate its value to encourage continued use.

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Rory Sutherland

08/01/22

@ The Diary Of A CEO

The narrative behind a product can elevate its status, making it feel more like art than just clothing, which is crucial for engaging customers and creating a connection.

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Michael Seibel

04/29/23

@ Y Combinator

Successful founders remember the names and stories of their first customers, emphasizing the importance of personal connections over impersonal marketing tactics.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/26/16

@ Y Combinator

It's essential to clearly communicate what your product does and who your customer is within the first 30 seconds of a pitch to ensure understanding.

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Amy Jo Kim

12/30/20

@ Garry Tan

The most important story is the one unfolding in the user's mind, as they perceive themselves upgrading through the use of the product.

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Kevin Hale

03/25/17

@ Y Combinator

At a startup, the interaction with users is intimate, and there's a different way of looking at how we build our products based on that relationship.

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Y Combinator Cast

07/13/24

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for Founders to understand that most people do not remember product launches, and initial failures do not define a product's future success.