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Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Founders often hide behind their keyboards instead of engaging in person with potential customers, which is crucial for validation.

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Lessons from 1,000+ YC startups: Resilience, tar pit ideas, pivoting, more | Dalton Caldwell (YC)

@ Lenny's Podcast

Lessons from 1,000+ YC startups: Resilience, tar pit ideas, pivoting, more | Dalton Caldwell (YC)

04/18/24

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Gustaf Alströmer

12/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Most founders fail to build personal connections with their users, often hiding behind anonymous emails instead of reaching out directly.

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10/07/23

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Some of the best founders spend very little time on social media because they prioritize direct validation from customers over online engagement.

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Paul Graham

07/17/19

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It's common for founders to spend too much time alone, developing elaborate ideas without engaging with users, which is crucial for sales.

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Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Many founders are shy about reaching out to customers, but overcoming that awkwardness is essential for success.

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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.

GA

Gustaf Alströmer

12/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Great founders engage with future customers even before having a product, as this helps them understand user motivations and gather honest feedback.

MS

Michael Seibel

01/27/22

@ Y Combinator

Many founders mistakenly believe they know what their customers want without validating their assumptions through user feedback.

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Paul Graham

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Avoiding contact with users and the real world is a significant mistake that founders make, as it prevents them from receiving valuable feedback.

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It's crucial for Founders to validate their ideas quickly to avoid wasting time on concepts that don't resonate with users.