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Michael Seibel

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Building a new product often requires more than two months to determine if it meets customer needs; patience is essential.

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Michael Seibel - Building Product

@ Y Combinator

09/06/18

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Dylan Field

03/13/25

@ Y Combinator

Sometimes, it takes time to see results; it might take 18 to 24 months to develop a usable product, and persistence is key during that period.

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Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Before thriving, a startup must first survive, and sometimes achieving product-market fit takes longer than expected, requiring patience and strategic adjustments.

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Shana Fisher

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

I believe in taking as much time as needed to perfect your product before launching, especially in a competitive market.

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Lenny's Podcast Cast

04/11/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

It's often more effective to sell a product before building it, as this approach provides valuable customer feedback and ensures that the product meets actual market needs.

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Josh Woodward

03/18/25

@ Sequoia Capital

In the early stages of building products, it's crucial to iterate not just on the product itself but also on understanding the market, as both aspects are equally important.

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Gustaf Alströmer

12/30/22

@ Y Combinator

A good product is rarely built in isolation; it requires collaboration with customers to ensure it meets their needs.

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Aparna Chennapragada

05/18/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Being early in product development is often the same as being wrong. Timing and the right technology are crucial for success.

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Ilya Volodarsky

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

Most products are often unusable for the first three months after launch due to unforeseen customer interactions, making it crucial to improve product usability early on.

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Jared Friedman

09/20/19

@ Y Combinator

A hard tech company requires significant time and money to build its first product, and even with ample resources, it's uncertain if the product can be built at all.