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Y Combinator Cast

01/20/22

@ Y Combinator

Stripe's founders made their product the most expensive in the market to ensure that people truly wanted it, demonstrating a strong market insight.

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Where Do Great Startup Ideas Come From? – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

@ Y Combinator

Where Do Great Startup Ideas Come From? – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

01/20/22

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Y Combinator Cast

11/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Stripe's early team engaged directly with customers, helping them implement the product, which provided invaluable feedback and ensured user satisfaction.

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Y Combinator Cast

01/20/22

@ Y Combinator

Stripe's marketing strategy focused on creating a beautiful website and excellent documentation, catering specifically to developers rather than business people, which was revolutionary at the time.

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Katie Dill

10/16/24

@ Y Combinator

The pride that the Stripe team takes in their work is evident, and it sets a high standard for product quality that all founders should aspire to achieve.

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Patrick Collison

02/22/24

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Stripe's moat lies in its deep understanding of the payment domain and a culture that prioritizes solving the problems they claim to address.

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Katie Dill

10/16/24

@ Y Combinator

The founders of successful companies like Airbnb and Stripe paid close attention to every detail of the user experience, which helped instill confidence in users.

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Ben Brook

04/19/25

@ EO

Start with a high price point to gauge market willingness; many founders are surprised by how much customers will pay for their product.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

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The founders of Stripe worked directly with their customers to implement their API, which created strong connections and allowed them to learn about customer needs and pain points effectively.

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Katie Dill

10/16/24

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Design not only makes business sense but is also a core value at Stripe, driving decisions and fostering a culture that prioritizes quality and user experience.

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Claire Hughes Johnson

03/05/23

@ Lenny's Podcast

Articulating the reasons behind Stripe's investments in certain tools and features is crucial for understanding their user experience and mission.