The best way to reach a billion dollars is to focus on the values that help you acquire that first user; if you get that right, everything else will take care of itself.

When launching a product that no one uses, founders should analyze the situation to identify which assumptions were incorrect and adjust their approach accordingly.

Focus on building deep relationships with your first 1,000 users; this will help ensure your product truly meets their needs and can scale effectively.

At Y Combinator, we advise founders to focus on creating a product that 100 people love rather than something that 1 million people merely like, as those 100 passionate users can become your viral sales force.

The first task for a startup is to build a product that some users love, as this is crucial for long-term success.

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

Many companies fail to build an MVP, which is often seen as the first crucial step in creating a successful product.

The initial success of a new product often relies on early adopters who are willing to take risks, which can lead to broader acceptance if the product performs well.

We didn't take the approach of getting a billion users and figuring out how to make money later; we focused on how to monetize if we could get to 100 million monthly active users.