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Y Combinator Cast

07/13/24

@ Y Combinator

The myth that a launch is a one-time event that must be perfect can hinder Founders; in reality, multiple launches can lead to valuable insights and improvements.

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Why Startup Founders Should Launch Companies Sooner Than They Think

@ Y Combinator

Why Startup Founders Should Launch Companies Sooner Than They Think

07/13/24

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Kat Mañalac

02/10/23

@ Y Combinator

Most founders overthink their first launch, believing they have only one chance to get it right, but launching is a continual process.

Michael Seibel

03/16/22

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for founders to understand that launching is not a one-time event; it's an ongoing process where the goal is to generate excitement and feedback from users.

Y Combinator Cast

07/13/24

@ Y Combinator

The best founders use launches to diagnose problems, find early adopters, and iterate on their products based on customer feedback, leading to continuous improvement.

Brad Flora

03/16/22

@ Y Combinator

Many founders believe they need to present a perfect product at launch, which can lead to delays in getting it in front of users.

Y Combinator Cast

07/13/24

@ Y Combinator

Once Founders launch their product, they often feel liberated to learn from customer feedback and improve their offerings, rather than waiting for a perfect launch.

Michael Seibel

05/26/22

@ Y Combinator

Many founders mistakenly think that after a successful launch, their journey will be smooth sailing, but the reality is that setbacks are a constant in the startup world.

Nicolas Dessaigne

11/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Many founders make the mistake of waiting for the perfect idea; it's better to start with what you have and iterate based on feedback rather than delaying your launch.

Y Combinator Cast

02/10/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often struggle with unrealistic expectations, believing that once they launch their product, it will immediately succeed, which can lead to disappointment.

Kat Mañalac

02/10/23

@ Y Combinator

Think of launching as an ongoing process; if your initial launch doesn't attract attention, keep iterating and relaunching like Airbnb did.