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Tom Blomfield

12/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Avoid vanity metrics and focus on clear, actionable metrics that can guide your startup's strategy and decision-making processes.

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B2B Startup Metrics | Startup School

@ Y Combinator

12/16/23

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Alexandra

09/18/18

@ Y Combinator

Focus on what matters most for your business; avoid vanity metrics and concentrate on sustainable growth and revenue.

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Aydin Senkut

04/16/25

@ EO

Startups must focus on measuring the right metrics comprehensively to understand their performance and drive success.

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Tom Blomfield

12/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Focus on a few key metrics—four or five is sufficient—rather than trying to track dozens, especially in the early stages of your startup.

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Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

Your primary metric should also be usable as a feedback mechanism, helping you prioritize strategies and make quick decisions in your startup.

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Tom Blomfield

12/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Before launching a startup, ensure you have four or five key metrics in place to avoid operating blindly and to make informed decisions.

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Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to be honest about your startup's current status and to regularly fill out your primary metric and goals to maintain accountability and track progress effectively.

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Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

It's important to track a few secondary metrics alongside your primary metric to gain a comprehensive view of your startup's health, rather than focusing solely on one metric.

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Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

When choosing KPIs, focus on one primary metric that you would bet the whole company on, as it simplifies your focus and helps you determine how well your startup is doing.

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Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Investors are biased towards metrics that may not prioritize the startup's survival, focusing instead on growth and revenue.