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Aravind Srinivas

02/22/25

@ Y Combinator

I realized that if people stop clicking on links, the ad economy dies, which was a key insight we had after launching our product.

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How To Build The Future: Aravind Srinivas

@ Y Combinator

How To Build The Future: Aravind Srinivas

02/22/25

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Alex Schultz

03/24/17

@ Y Combinator

When Google launched AdWords, I learned to buy paid clicks and resell them for a profit, which was a pivotal moment in my marketing career.

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Luis von Ahn

12/01/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

We decided to implement ads in a way that wouldn't degrade the user experience, ensuring that our free users still receive a quality product while generating revenue for the company.

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Matt Cutts

12/04/19

@ Y Combinator

I remember a significant moment when we realized the potential of self-service advertising after a lobster company became one of our first AdWords advertisers.

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Eric Migicovsky

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

After reaching out to blogs about our product, we realized that everyone loves page views, and this led to increased visibility for our startup.

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Avni Patel Thompson

01/31/19

@ Y Combinator

The decision to shut down was influenced by the realization that our initial hypothesis about the business model wasn't panning out as expected.

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Emmett Shear

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

In 2008, with the market collapse, we realized we needed to start making money, so we focused on monetizing our site and cutting costs.

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Y Combinator Cast

07/01/23

@ Y Combinator

Facebook's decision to not charge users was strategic, allowing them to build a successful ad business based on scale.

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Aravind Srinivas

02/22/25

@ Y Combinator

I think the obsession with user experience and good product taste will give us an edge over competitors like Google, who may prioritize ads over user needs.

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Roy

05/18/25

@ EO

I realized that the attention from virality was crucial, as the product's relevance would diminish once companies changed their interview processes.