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Sam Altman

08/30/18

@ Y Combinator

The key to startup success is building a product so good that people spontaneously tell their friends about it, which accounts for 80% of the work needed for success.

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Sam Altman - How to Succeed with a Startup

@ Y Combinator

Sam Altman - How to Succeed with a Startup

08/30/18

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Sam Altman

05/06/15

@ Platzi Team

The first task for a startup is to build a product that some users love, as this is crucial for long-term success.

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Sam Altman

02/24/18

@ Y Combinator

To scale well, you need to build a product that is so good that people want to use it and tell their friends about it.

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Avni Patel Thompson

03/03/18

@ Y Combinator

The key to my startup's success was consistent growth, where users were pulling me to provide more services instead of me pushing them to try my product.

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Kat Mañalac

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

You need to practice telling your startup's story clearly and succinctly so that others can easily repeat it and help spread the word, which is essential for virality.

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Kat Mañalac

02/10/23

@ Y Combinator

Word of mouth growth is the cheapest way to grow your startup, and it's crucial to communicate your idea clearly so that anyone can talk about it easily.

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Emmett Shear

04/22/17

@ Y Combinator

When starting a startup, it's crucial to talk to users rather than just relying on your own experiences, as most startups are not built solely for the founders.

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Geoff Ralston

07/19/19

@ Y Combinator

Creating a compelling story for your startup is vital for success, as it helps you persevere through the challenges of building a business.

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Kevin Hale

03/25/17

@ Y Combinator

Word-of-mouth growth is the most effective form of marketing; create a compelling story about your product that users want to share.

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Y Combinator Cast

06/21/24

@ Y Combinator

The key to building a successful startup is to focus on creating a great business rather than getting caught up in the noise of inflated valuations and market trends.