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Y Combinator Cast

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often resist raising prices on their products, even when they are losing money on each sale, which can jeopardize their financial stability.

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YC

Save Your Startup During an Economic Downturn

@ Y Combinator

Save Your Startup During an Economic Downturn

05/07/22

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Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

Raising prices is often necessary for startups, as many technology companies underprice their products in hopes of gaining market share.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/08/25

@ Y Combinator

Founders often face challenges in fundraising despite having paying customers, as investors may not understand the product's value.

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Michael Seibel

06/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often prioritize getting feedback over generating revenue, leading them to avoid charging for their product.

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Michael Seibel

04/09/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often psych themselves out by worrying about competitors, especially when they see a competitor raise significant funding, leading them to feel like they are failing.

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Michael Seibel

06/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Perfectionism prevents founders from setting a price, as they fear changing it later will upset customers.

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Brad Flora

02/13/25

@ Y Combinator

Founders often overspend because they haven't realized that their product isn't what customers want yet, leading them to chase after growth without understanding their market.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often mistakenly believe that spending more money will help them achieve product-market fit faster, leading to frustration and distraction from their core objectives.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders frequently struggle with whether to prioritize growth or retention, and they often feel overwhelmed by the need to balance product development and sales efforts.

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Michael Seibel

07/08/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders should be cautious about spending money before achieving product-market fit; it's essential to be disciplined with finances in the early stages.