The key to success is to engage with users and build what they want, which fosters loyalty and growth.

The key to startup success is building a product so good that people spontaneously tell their friends about it, which accounts for 80% of the work needed for success.

As a startup grows, the focus shifts from just acquiring users to ensuring sustainable growth and revenue. We learned the hard way that even if users love our product, we must also pay attention to our overall growth metrics to avoid becoming a beloved startup that fails due to lack of financial viability.

Your startup's success hinges on applying pressure for efficiency, which extends your runway and increases your options as you grow.

Consistency and persistence are vital for startups; small incremental progress can compound into significant achievements over time.

After graduating, I focused entirely on my startup but struggled to achieve profitability, which taught me the importance of having paying customers.

Building growth into the product from the start is crucial, rather than treating it as an afterthought after initial user acquisition.

We realized that we weren't alone in our struggles; other startups faced similar challenges, and persistence was key to success.

When starting a startup, it's crucial to talk to users rather than just relying on your own experiences, as most startups are not built solely for the founders.