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Gustaf Alströmer

12/30/22

@ Y Combinator

A love for solving customer problems is infectious; if founders are passionate about their solutions, customers will be more inclined to engage with them.

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How to Get Your First Customers | Startup School

@ Y Combinator

How to Get Your First Customers | Startup School

12/30/22

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Michael Seibel

04/29/23

@ Y Combinator

Founders who have experienced the challenges their customers face can create better solutions than those who haven't, as they can empathize with the user's perspective.

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Paul Buchheit

10/25/18

@ Y Combinator

Successful founders often integrate their product into customer operations, demonstrating commitment and urgency to solve their problems.

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Dalton Caldwell

01/06/22

@ Y Combinator

Success, users, and revenue can create passion for your work, as the gravity of a successful business pulls you deeper into understanding your customers' problems.

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David Siegel

12/08/23

@ Y Combinator

Engaging directly with customers as a founder can create a strong impression and foster trust, making it easier to build relationships and gain feedback.

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Michael Seibel

03/03/23

@ Y Combinator

Startups have a unique opportunity to gain a competitive advantage by simply being good-hearted and caring about their customers.

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Michael Seibel

04/29/23

@ Y Combinator

The fastest way to learn about your customers' problems and how to solve them is to genuinely care about them and spend time with them.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/29/23

@ Y Combinator

The founders of successful startups often have genuine relationships with their customers, knowing their stories and customizing their services based on that understanding.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

10/07/23

@ Y Combinator

As a startup founder, I must focus on my customers first and understand the problems they care about, ensuring I stay laser-focused on providing solutions.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

06/01/16

@ Y Combinator

Being a domain expert who identifies a problem and has a solution indicates passion and drive, which are essential for long-term commitment to a startup.