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Paul Buchheit

10/25/18

@ Y Combinator

Startups must stay close to their customers to avoid becoming delusional about their product's market fit and potential.

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The Path to $100B by Paul Buchheit

@ Y Combinator

10/25/18

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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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Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

It's important for founders to stay close to their product and customers, avoiding the trap of over-delegating early on.

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Geoff Ralston

12/15/20

@ Y Combinator

Startups should focus on achieving product-market fit and ensure they have sufficient runway, rather than getting distracted by macroeconomic trends.

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Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

The most common reason startups fail is that founders don't talk to customers and fail to find product-market fit.

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Eric Migicovsky

06/14/19

@ Y Combinator

If your customers are based in your current location, it's better to stay close to them, especially when trying to achieve product-market fit.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/08/25

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for founders to engage directly with users and the market rather than relying on external opinions to gauge their startup's potential.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should adopt a mindset where no task is beneath them, focusing solely on achieving product-market fit and serving customers effectively.

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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

Successful startups often consider their internal teams as customers, ensuring that their products meet internal needs before exposing them to the market.

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Kevin Hale

07/03/19

@ Y Combinator

When gauging product-market fit, if you have to ask whether you've achieved it, you likely haven't. It's crucial to be honest about your startup's performance and growth potential.