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Michael Seibel

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Identifying a problem that others haven't solved is the true genius in product development, not just creating a solution.

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Michael Seibel - Building Product

@ Y Combinator

09/06/18

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Avni Patel Thompson

09/22/17

@ Y Combinator

Building a startup is not about building a product; it's about solving a problem.

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Mike Krieger

05/09/25

@ Sequoia Capital

In product development, solving real problems for users remains crucial, whether for developer tools or end-user products.

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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

If you know a problem exists but haven't found a solution, it may not be clear that design can solve it. Sometimes, the issue could be a business or technology problem rather than a design problem.

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Ken Griffin

05/01/25

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

You need to think outside the box when building a startup and find ways to solve problems that competitors are not addressing.

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Tikhon Bernstam

09/09/17

@ Y Combinator

Second-time founders often feel pressure to come up with a genius idea, but the best startups usually succeed by simply doing something better than existing options.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/13/17

@ Y Combinator

It's essential to probe deeper into the problems your users face, rather than just focusing on how your product solves them.

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Jared Friedman

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

The most common mistake founders make is building something that doesn't solve a real problem for users, often resulting in a solution in search of a problem.

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Michael Seibel

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

You should always check if every feature of your product solves the primary problem; the truth can be painful, but it's essential for success.

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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

Before building your product, clearly define the problem you are solving and ensure it is significant enough to warrant a solution.