It's easier for startups to begin with a product that a small number of users love and then expand from there, rather than trying to please a large audience from the start.

Startups need to build a product that users love, focusing on a few passionate users rather than a large number of indifferent ones.

It's better to focus on something you're deeply passionate about rather than trying to impress others with your startup idea. If you're excited about your idea, don't worry if it sounds silly to others.

Don't believe the hype surrounding startups; focus on understanding your users and providing them with something they truly need and love.

The founders of most successful startups often don't realize early on how big they're going to get; they work on something they themselves want and hope that many others will want it too.

At Y Combinator, we advise founders to focus on creating a product that 100 people love rather than something that 1 million people merely like, as those 100 passionate users can become your viral sales force.

You should focus on creating something that people want rather than just trying to start a startup; this mindset is crucial for success.

It's important to evaluate startups based on whether they have a small number of users who truly love the product, rather than just a large user base.

Most startups fail to create something that users truly love; they often settle for products that users merely like.