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Eric Migicovsky

10/13/18

@ Y Combinator

Engaging with customers early can provide the momentum needed to refine your product and ensure it meets market demands.

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A Conversation on Hard Tech with Eric Migicovsky

@ Y Combinator

A Conversation on Hard Tech with Eric Migicovsky

10/13/18

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Jeff Weinstein

07/11/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Engaging early customers in the product design process fosters momentum and ensures that the product meets their needs, rather than relying solely on internal assumptions.

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Ben Brook

04/19/25

@ EO

Engaging early customers in a consultative manner can help refine your product and ensure alignment with their needs.

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Eric Migicovsky

10/13/18

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to engage with customers early on, as they can provide valuable feedback that helps you build a better product than if you just focus on perfecting the prototype first.

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Tiffani

09/18/18

@ Y Combinator

In the early stages, it's crucial to iterate quickly and maintain regular communication with customers to gather valuable feedback.

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Gustaf Alströmer

12/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Great founders engage with future customers even before having a product, as this helps them understand user motivations and gather honest feedback.

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Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

Focusing on customer needs and building something immediately is essential for early-stage startups.

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Ryan Hoover

10/05/17

@ Y Combinator

Building an audience before launching a product is crucial; it ensures that there are people ready to engage and provide feedback from the start.

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David Siegel

12/08/23

@ Y Combinator

Engaging directly with customers as a founder can create a strong impression and foster trust, making it easier to build relationships and gain feedback.

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Lenny's Podcast Cast

04/11/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

It's often more effective to sell a product before building it, as this approach provides valuable customer feedback and ensures that the product meets actual market needs.