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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Understanding the different levels of comfort with technology among users is vital for product design, especially for late adopters.

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Design for Startups by Garry Tan (Part 1)

@ Y Combinator

Design for Startups by Garry Tan (Part 1)

09/20/18

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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Personas help navigate the trade-off between catering to tech-savvy users and those who are less familiar with technology.

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Suhail Doshi

09/12/18

@ Y Combinator

Understanding how users interact with your product is crucial for growth and building something people truly want.

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Garry Tan

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Empathy for the user is crucial in design; understanding their goals and motivations is key to creating products that are significantly better than existing solutions.

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Ben Silbermann

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I learned that early adopters come from diverse backgrounds, not just tech-savvy individuals, and that we needed to be open to feedback from all kinds of users.

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Bob Baxley

06/12/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Every interaction with software should start simple, allowing users to opt into complexity, which is crucial for creating a user-friendly experience.

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Young Zhao

09/21/24

@ EO

It's crucial to start with user needs and continuously engage with them to ensure your technology is the best solution for their problems.

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Katie Dill

10/16/24

@ Y Combinator

Adopting a mindset of questioning every detail in your product can help identify issues and improve user experience, especially before launching.

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Google for Developers Cast

05/23/25

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It's crucial that technology comes to the people rather than expecting people to come to the technology; we should meet users in the way they want to engage.

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Matt Cutts

12/04/19

@ Y Combinator

When building products, it's crucial to understand user pain points through direct interaction, as this can lead to better design and user experience.