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YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/13/24

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for Founders to understand that most people do not remember product launches, and initial failures do not define a product's future success.

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YC

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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YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/16/22

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Founders often know only a small part of the overall story, which can lead to misguided decisions about when to launch their products.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/09/22

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Many founders fail to recognize that most startups, including their competitors, are likely to struggle, and that the common outcome is that many will not succeed.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/10/22

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

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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.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/13/24

@ Y Combinator

When launching a product that no one uses, founders should analyze the situation to identify which assumptions were incorrect and adjust their approach accordingly.

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Ron Conway

10/15/14

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Young founders often make the mistake of not admitting when their product isn't gaining traction. It's crucial to recognize when an idea isn't working and pivot accordingly.

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Katie Dill

10/16/24

@ Y Combinator

Every founder experiences the challenge of launching a product, focusing on other priorities, and then returning to find that the product has deteriorated over time.

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Dalton Caldwell

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often ignore the reality of their startup's potential failure, which is an uncomfortable truth to discuss.

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Michael Seibel

03/16/22

@ Y Combinator

The reality is that most people won't care about your launch; often, no one is there to witness it, and you may need to show your product multiple times before it gains traction.