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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

The best founders maintain a direct connection to their users throughout the lifespan of their company to extract valuable information at all stages.

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Eric Migicovsky - How to Talk to Users

@ Y Combinator

07/26/19

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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

The best founders maintain a direct connection to their users.

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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.

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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.

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Vidit Aatrey

05/22/19

@ Y Combinator

I encourage founders to stay in touch with their first 100 users, as it keeps you informed and connected to their needs.

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Michael Seibel

04/29/23

@ Y Combinator

When founders genuinely care about their users, they create opportunities for deeper insights that wouldn't arise from casual interactions.

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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

02/08/25

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for founders to engage directly with users and the market rather than relying on external opinions to gauge their startup's potential.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/30/25

@ Y Combinator

Founders need to understand their users deeply, as this knowledge is essential for creating effective software solutions.

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Brad Flora

02/13/25

@ Y Combinator

It's important for founders to remain involved in customer service to understand their customers' needs and feedback, even as they scale.