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Michael Seibel

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

The process of writing specifications for features is essential to ensure everyone understands what is being built.

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Michael Seibel - Building Product

@ Y Combinator

09/06/18

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Michael Seibel

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

Write down your MVP specifications to maintain clarity and prevent scope creep during development.

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Guillermo Rauch

06/03/25

@ Accel

It's important to outline the principles for what great looks like before writing any code, ensuring clarity and direction from the start.

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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Writing down how and why things are done in the company is essential for maintaining clarity and consistency as the team grows.

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Ryan Singer

03/30/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

In a shaping session, we need to visualize the end goal before starting a project, ensuring that engineers, product, and design teams all understand the concept clearly.

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Jennifer Kim

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Providing clear communication and writing down expectations can significantly reduce confusion for new employees.

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Michael Seibel

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Incorporate measurement into your product specifications from the start; it’s essential for understanding user engagement.

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Ryan Singer

03/30/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The output of a shaping session should be a clear understanding of the project, including key components and user flows, rather than detailed specifications or mockups.

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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Creating a product requirement document (PRD) is essential, as it outlines the specific deliverables for the product design process.

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Michael Seibel

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

A poor product development cycle leads to wasted time and resources; ensure clear communication and documentation to avoid confusion.