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Sam Altman

07/30/18

@ Y Combinator

The growth rate of the market is more important than its current size; focus on how fast the market is expected to grow in the future.

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@ Y Combinator

07/30/18

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Sam Altman

08/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Startups should target markets that are either starting to experience or are about to experience exponential growth, as this is crucial for long-term success.

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Aydin Senkut

04/16/25

@ EO

We prioritize markets poised for great growth, as the right market can significantly increase a company's chances of success.

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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

Good traction is often measured by growth rate; showing significant growth in revenue is more impressive than having a static revenue figure over time.

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Kevin Hale

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

Investors prefer markets that are growing at least 20% a year, where problems are currently being addressed and where solutions can save significant amounts of money.

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Joel Spolsky

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

In an organic growth company, you don't need to focus on grabbing market share quickly; instead, you should aim for long-term value creation.

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Sam Altman

02/24/18

@ Y Combinator

Good investors focus on the potential of a company ten years from now, while bad investors focus on the current total addressable market.

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Avni Patel Thompson

09/22/17

@ Y Combinator

You need to pick one important metric for your company and focus on growing it consistently.

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Ilya Volodarsky

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

The growth rate needed for meaningful growth varies by product type; enterprise B2B companies may need fewer customers than consumer goods companies, which require higher volumes.

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Gustaf Alstromer

09/12/18

@ Y Combinator

Growth is essential for startups because it defines their potential to become significant in the market.