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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

The best founders maintain a direct connection to their users.

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Eric Migicovsky - How to Talk to Users

@ Y Combinator

07/26/19

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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

The best founders maintain a direct connection to their users throughout the lifespan of their company to extract valuable information at all stages.

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Gustaf Alströmer

12/02/22

@ Y Combinator

The best founders learn directly from their users throughout the lifetime of their company, ensuring they stay honest and informed about their product's impact.

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Gustaf Alströmer

12/02/22

@ Y Combinator

The best founders continuously engage with their users to refine their product and ensure it meets real needs.

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Vidit Aatrey

05/22/19

@ Y Combinator

I encourage founders to stay in touch with their first 100 users, as it keeps you informed and connected to their needs.

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Michael Seibel

04/29/23

@ Y Combinator

When founders genuinely care about their users, they create opportunities for deeper insights that wouldn't arise from casual interactions.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

10/07/23

@ Y Combinator

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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Pejman Nozad

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

I believe the best founders are those who have a personal connection to the problem they are solving, rather than just chasing trends.

YC

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.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

The best founders are those who truly understand the problem they are solving, which drives their persistence even in tough times.