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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

Start user interviews with yourself and then talk to friends or co-workers for warm introductions to potential users.

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Eric Migicovsky - How to Talk to Users

@ Y Combinator

07/26/19

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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

In the idea stage, find your first users by talking to people who have encountered the problem you're trying to solve.

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Adora Cheung

03/20/17

@ Y Combinator

Your first users should be people you know, like friends and family, to gather initial feedback and refine your product before reaching a broader audience.

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Michael Seibel

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

To get your first users, talk directly to the people who have the problem you're trying to solve; if you're your own user, it makes it even easier.

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Emmett Shear

04/22/17

@ Y Combinator

User interviews are essential; who you talk to is as important as the questions you ask, as different user groups provide different insights.

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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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Michael Seibel

04/05/19

@ Y Combinator

Be selective about your initial users; they should be hand-picked to ensure they are genuinely interested in solving the problem you're addressing.

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Michael Seibel

03/16/23

@ Y Combinator

You only start learning about your users when you put a product in front of them; the goal is to get a product out quickly and talk to initial customers to make it useful for them.

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Gustaf Alströmer

12/02/22

@ Y Combinator

When reaching out to potential users, don't hesitate to contact people outside your network, as they may provide more honest feedback.

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Michael Seibel

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

It's helpful to talk to users before building your MVP, but you don't need extensive research or years of industry experience; even brief conversations can provide valuable insights.