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Gustaf Alströmer

12/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Successful startups often start with non-scalable methods to acquire their first customers before moving to scalable growth channels.

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How to Get Your First Customers | Startup School

@ Y Combinator

How to Get Your First Customers | Startup School

12/30/22

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/17/22

@ Y Combinator

The lesson from startups is to focus on creating something people want first, even if it involves non-scalable methods. Once you have demand, you can then work on scaling solutions.

GA

Gustaf Alströmer

12/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Doing things that don't scale is crucial for early-stage startups because it helps founders engage directly with customers and understand their needs.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

@ Y Combinator

In the early days, doing things that don't scale is crucial for recruiting customers and employees, as it allows for valuable learning experiences.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders often forget to focus on acquiring their first customer, instead preparing for scaling and hiring prematurely.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

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

GA

Gustaf Alstromer

09/12/18

@ Y Combinator

When considering growth channels, focus on how users discover your product. For small companies, it's often too early to think about scalable growth channels until you have a solid user base.

BF

Brad Flora

08/27/22

@ Y Combinator

Startups often churn as they grow, meaning that acquiring early customers doesn't guarantee long-term retention.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

@ Y Combinator

The advice to do things that don't scale is counterintuitive but provides startups with a unique advantage over larger competitors by fostering deep customer understanding and rapid experimentation.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

02/10/22

@ Y Combinator

Doing things that don't scale allows founders to learn directly from customers, leading to better products and services.