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Ben Silbermann

11/09/16

@ Y Combinator

I learned that early adopters come from diverse backgrounds, not just tech-savvy individuals, and that we needed to be open to feedback from all kinds of users.

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Ben Silbermann at Startup School SV 2016

@ Y Combinator

Ben Silbermann at Startup School SV 2016

11/09/16

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Tech should embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences to foster innovation and better product development.

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It's important for startups to prioritize diversity in their teams to gain a broader perspective on their users' needs.

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Early adopters are typically open to using new software, even if it doesn't work perfectly at first, because they have real problems that need solving.

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It's crucial that technology comes to the people rather than expecting people to come to the technology; we should meet users in the way they want to engage.

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The best founders are open-minded and willing to adjust their ideas based on feedback from others.

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Understanding the different levels of comfort with technology among users is vital for product design, especially for late adopters.

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I realized the importance of talking to users and seeing their problems in real life, not just taking their words at face value.