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Gregg Favalora

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

It's important to listen carefully to what constitutes a 'whole product' versus just a component, as this distinction can significantly impact your market strategy.

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Harvard i-lab | Startup Secrets: Turning Products into Companies

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Harvard i-lab | Startup Secrets: Turning Products into Companies

06/12/13

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Hosain Rahman

04/26/17

@ Y Combinator

In product development, it's crucial to consider the entire system and how different features interact, rather than focusing on individual components in isolation.

Tom Preston-Werner

10/25/13

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What you exclude from your product is just as important as what you include. Adding too many features can dilute the overall quality and focus of your product.

Josh Woodward

03/18/25

@ Sequoia Capital

In the early stages of building products, it's crucial to iterate not just on the product itself but also on understanding the market, as both aspects are equally important.

Ryan Singer

03/30/25

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It's important to clarify what the problem is before moving into shaping, as this links to product strategy.

Des Traynor

12/13/17

@ Y Combinator

In marketing, it's crucial to understand how people buy your product rather than just focusing on selling it, as different users have varying needs and approaches to finding solutions.

Michael Skok

04/01/23

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

When building a product, be aware of dependencies that affect its success; your product is unlikely to be a complete solution on its own.

Ben Silbermann

11/09/16

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Listening to users is crucial, but you also need to use judgment to decide which parts of the product to invest in based on their feedback.

Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

Identify and target a specific market segment to avoid diluting your product's focus and resources; this helps in achieving product-market fit.

Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

02/02/14

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

The business model is a critical component of your startup's success, and it should be considered alongside product innovation and market strategy.