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YC

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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YC

State-Of-The-Art Prompting For AI Agents

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State-Of-The-Art Prompting For AI Agents

05/30/25

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/01/23

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

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Garry Tan

09/20/18

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Empathy is crucial for founders; understanding what users think and feel is essential for effective design.

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Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

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Founders often get distracted by coding and overbuilding instead of focusing on understanding the core problems their users face.

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Gustaf Alströmer

12/02/22

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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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Michael Seibel

04/29/23

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

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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.

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Gustaf Alströmer

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

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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

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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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Garry Tan

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It's essential for founders to engage deeply with design candidates, especially if they have spent significant time solving related problems themselves.