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YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

@ Y Combinator

The best founders optimize for learning by getting in the trenches with their customers, which helps them understand pain points and develop better products.

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Startup Experts Discuss Doing Things That Don't Scale

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Startup Experts Discuss Doing Things That Don't Scale

05/31/24

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GA

Gustaf Alströmer

12/02/22

@ Y Combinator

The best founders learn directly from their users throughout the lifetime of their company, ensuring they stay honest and informed about their product's impact.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/13/24

@ Y Combinator

The best founders use launches to diagnose problems, find early adopters, and iterate on their products based on customer feedback, leading to continuous improvement.

GA

Gustaf Alströmer

12/02/22

@ Y Combinator

The best founders continuously engage with their users to refine their product and ensure it meets real needs.

MS

Michael Seibel

04/29/23

@ Y Combinator

Founders who have experienced the challenges their customers face can create better solutions than those who haven't, as they can empathize with the user's perspective.

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.

GA

Gustaf Alströmer

12/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Great founders engage with future customers even before having a product, as this helps them understand user motivations and gather honest feedback.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

The best founders are those who truly understand the problem they are solving, which drives their persistence even in tough times.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/01/23

@ Y Combinator

Founders should prioritize understanding what users want and learn from successful companies, rather than just copying their surface-level traits.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/13/24

@ Y Combinator

Once Founders launch their product, they often feel liberated to learn from customer feedback and improve their offerings, rather than waiting for a perfect launch.