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Michael Seibel

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Founders often confuse the instinct to pursue difficult customers first; instead, focus on the most desperate customers who need your product.

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Michael Seibel - Building Product

@ Y Combinator

09/06/18

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Michael Seibel

11/30/21

@ Y Combinator

Many founders mistakenly prioritize investors over customers, thinking they need to please investors to succeed, but the focus should be on solving customer problems instead.

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Dalton Caldwell

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

Getting the first customer is one of the hardest challenges for founders, and it requires a different approach than what investors might suggest.

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Michael Seibel

02/16/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should prioritize solving real customer problems and adhere to best practices instead of pursuing unnecessary innovations that have a low likelihood of success.

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Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Many founders mistakenly focus on complex growth strategies instead of simply getting their first customer and validating their idea.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/16/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should prioritize helping their customers over pursuing fun or unique innovations that don't directly benefit their product or service.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/16/24

@ Y Combinator

By putting customers first, founders can better assess whether certain innovations are truly necessary or if they should focus on achieving success with their initial startup before exploring more complex ideas.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders often forget to focus on acquiring their first customer, instead preparing for scaling and hiring prematurely.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should focus on making one customer happy before scaling; this foundational step is critical for long-term success.

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Michael Seibel

03/16/23

@ Y Combinator

You should target customers who are desperate for a solution, as they are more likely to use a non-perfect MVP to alleviate their pain. This approach simplifies your initial customer acquisition.