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Mark Zuckerberg

08/17/16

@ Y Combinator

The rollout of Newsfeed was a significant shift, but it was based on years of observing user behavior and needs.

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Mark Zuckerberg : How to Build the Future

@ Y Combinator

Mark Zuckerberg : How to Build the Future

08/17/16

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Mark Zuckerberg

10/31/17

@ Y Combinator

After declining the offer, I felt fortunate that my belief in our direction paid off quickly, as we launched Newsfeed shortly after, which became one of the most used products globally.

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Mark Zuckerberg

08/17/16

@ Y Combinator

Facebook's success stemmed from our commitment to keep improving the platform based on user demand, which was different from my previous projects.

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Y Combinator Cast

11/22/24

@ Y Combinator

The biggest change in Twitter, now called X, is the shift from a chronological feed to an algorithmic feed similar to TikTok, which prioritizes engagement over user preferences.

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Mark Zuckerberg

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Listening to user feedback was crucial in shaping Facebook's features, such as allowing users to upload multiple profile pictures, which reflected a strong demand for more personal expression.

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Sam Altman

06/18/25

@ OpenAI

One major mistake of social media was the unintended negative consequences of feed algorithms, which prioritized engagement over user well-being.

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Paul Copplestone

05/14/25

@ Accel

Listening to user feedback and delivering what they ask for has been crucial to our success, as seen in our launches on platforms like Hacker News.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

FriendFeed generated a lot of buzz but struggled to grow because we competed with Facebook, which became a formidable competitor.

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Mark Zuckerberg

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Facebook's growth was initially slow, taking a year to reach a million users, but this time allowed us to refine the product and ensure it met user needs effectively.

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Michael Truell

05/01/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The initial traction we received was surprising, leading us to iterate quickly based on user feedback and adapt our product accordingly.