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Emmett Shear

04/22/17

@ Y Combinator

In the early stages of your startup, focus on building the product and talking to users to gain insights that data alone can't provide.

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How to Run a User Interview with Emmett Shear (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 16)

@ Y Combinator

How to Run a User Interview with Emmett Shear (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 16)

04/22/17

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Emmett Shear

04/22/17

@ Y Combinator

When starting a startup, it's crucial to talk to users rather than just relying on your own experiences, as most startups are not built solely for the founders.

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Sam Altman

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In the early stages of a startup, focus on building a great product; nothing else matters until that is achieved.

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Tom Blomfield

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Engaging directly with users and leveraging product intuition is vital for making informed decisions in a startup environment.

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Michael Seibel

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You only start learning about your users when you put a product in front of them; the goal is to get a product out quickly and talk to initial customers to make it useful for them.

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If you're an early-stage founder without prior experience, you should prioritize launching quickly and learning from real user feedback rather than waiting to perfect your product.

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Josh Woodward

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In the early stages of building products, it's crucial to iterate not just on the product itself but also on understanding the market, as both aspects are equally important.

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Sam Altman

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Startups need to build a product that users love, focusing on a few passionate users rather than a large number of indifferent ones.

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Matt Cutts

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The first few users you talk to can provide the most valuable insights for product development, but even later feedback from a larger group can still enhance your product.

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It's crucial to engage in the '0 to 1' phase of building a startup, rather than getting lost in analysis or hiring.