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Ryan Hoover

10/05/17

@ Y Combinator

The number of upvotes on Product Hunt doesn't necessarily predict a product's long-term success; many successful startups take years to gain traction.

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Communicate with Users, Build Something They Want - Ryan Hoover of Product Hunt

@ Y Combinator

Communicate with Users, Build Something They Want - Ryan Hoover of Product Hunt

10/05/17

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Ryan Hoover

10/05/17

@ Y Combinator

The initial audience for Product Hunt was built through years of writing and engaging with the tech community, which helped when launching the platform.

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Ryan Hoover

10/05/17

@ Y Combinator

Press coverage and engaging with makers on Twitter were key tactics for growing Product Hunt's user base in the early days.

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Ryan Hoover

10/05/17

@ Y Combinator

I was a non-technical founder, and I initially thought Y Combinator preferred technical founders, but I demonstrated traction with Product Hunt, showing that people wanted it.

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Lenny's Podcast Cast

04/11/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Many founders feel they never truly achieve product-market fit, often waiting until they reach significant revenue milestones to feel confident about their product's success.

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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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Y Combinator Cast

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Engaging with your community on platforms like Hacker News and Product Hunt is undervalued and can significantly benefit your startup's visibility.

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Sam Altman

07/30/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important to evaluate startups based on whether they have a small number of users who truly love the product, rather than just a large user base.

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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.

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Ron Conway

10/27/13

@ Y Combinator

Many founders believe their company will succeed, but those whose companies don't often iterate tirelessly until they find success, becoming unsung heroes.