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YC

Y Combinator Cast

11/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Segment successfully launched their idea on Hacker News, receiving hundreds of votes and comments, which validated their concept.

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How To Start A Dev Tools Company | Startup School

@ Y Combinator

How To Start A Dev Tools Company | Startup School

11/27/24

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PR

Peter Reinhardt

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Before launching on Hacker News, we debated whether to build a full product or test a lightweight MVP to gauge interest in our concept.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

11/27/24

@ Y Combinator

When launching your product, consider using Hacker News as it's a community of developers who can provide valuable feedback.

PC

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.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Engaging with your community on platforms like Hacker News and Product Hunt is undervalued and can significantly benefit your startup's visibility.

PR

Peter Reinhardt

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Initially, Segment launched as an open-source library on Hacker News, which gained traction overnight, attracting small companies and founders looking for better analytics solutions.

KM

Kat Mañalac

02/10/23

@ Y Combinator

Robinhood successfully launched on Hacker News with a simple message about commission-free trading, gaining thousands of signups quickly.

DH

Drew Houston

02/24/17

@ Y Combinator

To validate the need for Dropbox, I created a demo video that gained significant traction on Hacker News, which helped us get into Y Combinator.

RH

Ryan Hoover

10/05/17

@ Y Combinator

The initial audience for Product Hunt was built through years of writing and engaging with the tech community, which helped when launching the platform.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

07/20/24

@ Y Combinator

Many startup ideas receive praise from friends, but tarpit ideas often get the most enthusiasm, even when they may not be viable.