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Ilya Volodarsky

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

You can derive monetization as a North Star metric by tracking monthly recurring revenue for subscription businesses or transaction values for e-commerce.

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Ilya Volodarsky - Analytics for Startups

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08/01/19

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Ilya Volodarsky

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

Monetization metrics should reflect how much revenue you generate weekly, comparing it to previous weeks to gauge growth.

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Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

Your primary metric must capture whether your product provides recurring or enduring value to users, such as monthly recurring revenue for SaaS tools.

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Ilya Volodarsky

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

Revenue is a crucial metric for subscription businesses; track it through events like subscription upgrades to set growth goals.

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Suhail Doshi

09/12/18

@ Y Combinator

Measuring revenue churn is critical for subscription-based businesses, as it helps you understand how many customers are leaving your service.

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Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

A good primary metric should quantify the value you're delivering to your customers, indicating how much they want your product, with revenue being the best metric.

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David Rusenko

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Track the right metrics, focusing on returning usage, NPS, and paying customer renewal rates to gauge product market fit.

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Alex Schultz

03/24/17

@ Y Combinator

Every startup should have a clear North Star metric that aligns the entire team towards a common goal, such as monthly active users or gross merchandise volume.

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Gustaf Alstromer

09/12/18

@ Y Combinator

To measure product-market fit, identify a metric that reflects the value your customers derive from your product and track its repeat usage.

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Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

The primary metric should be a lagging indicator of success, reflecting real value delivered, like revenue from customers who have already paid for your product.