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Aadit Palicha

04/18/25

@ Y Combinator

The brutally honest feedback we received from Y Combinator helped us understand that we weren't at a point where we could credibly claim product market fit.

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How Zepto Became India’s Fastest Growing Startup

@ Y Combinator

How Zepto Became India’s Fastest Growing Startup

04/18/25

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Mathilde Collin

10/25/18

@ Y Combinator

When I joined Y Combinator, I was unsure about our product's market fit, but I learned that being honest about our product's state is essential for growth.

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Alexandra

09/18/18

@ Y Combinator

During Y Combinator, we learned the importance of getting our product into the field for beta testing, which helped us iterate and improve.

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Kathryn Minshew

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

After getting into Y Combinator, we made early-stage mistakes by hiring without proper culture fit vetting and dreaming too big without focusing on execution.

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Erika Jensen

08/17/17

@ Y Combinator

During Y Combinator, we practiced our pitch extensively, receiving valuable feedback from peers and mentors.

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Reham Fagiri

12/15/18

@ Y Combinator

Getting into Y Combinator was a turning point for us, as it validated our idea and pushed us to fully commit to the startup.

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Peter Reinhardt

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

The skepticism among the founders led us to seek customer feedback early, which was crucial in determining the viability of our product idea.

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Geoff Ralston

12/15/20

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for startups to think harder about achieving product-market fit and to be honest about whether they have it, especially in uncertain economic times.

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Dylan Field

03/13/25

@ Y Combinator

After receiving clear product-market feedback, I realized I should have hired faster to capitalize on the market's interest in our product.

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Dan Siroker

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

The mantra of Y Combinator is to build something people want, and we learned to constantly improve our product based on customer feedback.