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Aydin Senkut

04/16/25

@ EO

Startups must focus on measuring the right metrics comprehensively to understand their performance and drive success.

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From Google’s First PM to Backing 50 Unicorns — One Simple Rule | Felicis, Aydin Senkut

@ EO

From Google’s First PM to Backing 50 Unicorns — One Simple Rule | Felicis, Aydin Senkut

04/16/25

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Tom Blomfield

12/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Avoid vanity metrics and focus on clear, actionable metrics that can guide your startup's strategy and decision-making processes.

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Tom Blomfield

12/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Before launching a startup, ensure you have four or five key metrics in place to avoid operating blindly and to make informed decisions.

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Tom Blomfield

12/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Focus on a few key metrics—four or five is sufficient—rather than trying to track dozens, especially in the early stages of your startup.

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Dan Hockenmaier

06/27/19

@ Y Combinator

Paid marketing should be measurable and tied to specific metrics, especially in the later stages of a startup's growth.

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Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

It's important to track a few secondary metrics alongside your primary metric to gain a comprehensive view of your startup's health, rather than focusing solely on one metric.

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Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

Setting the right KPIs and goals will objectively tell you if your startup is doing well, just okay, or bad, keeping you grounded and realistic about your progress.

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Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

When choosing KPIs, focus on one primary metric that you would bet the whole company on, as it simplifies your focus and helps you determine how well your startup is doing.

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Tom Blomfield

12/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Founders often launch without metrics and then scramble to build them afterward; it's crucial to integrate basic metrics into your product before launching.

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Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

Your primary metric should also be usable as a feedback mechanism, helping you prioritize strategies and make quick decisions in your startup.