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Geoff Ralston

12/15/20

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for startups to think harder about achieving product-market fit and to be honest about whether they have it, especially in uncertain economic times.

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Essential Startup Advice During a Pandemic

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Essential Startup Advice During a Pandemic

12/15/20

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Geoff Ralston

12/15/20

@ Y Combinator

Startups should focus on achieving product-market fit and ensure they have sufficient runway, rather than getting distracted by macroeconomic trends.

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Kevin Hale

07/03/19

@ Y Combinator

When gauging product-market fit, if you have to ask whether you've achieved it, you likely haven't. It's crucial to be honest about your startup's performance and growth potential.

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Paul Buchheit

10/25/18

@ Y Combinator

Startups must stay close to their customers to avoid becoming delusional about their product's market fit and potential.

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Todd Jackson

04/11/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Finding product-market fit is the single most important thing that your startup does in the first three years, yet it's often underexplored and underexplained.

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Bipul Sinha

06/06/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

In today's fast-paced market, achieving product-market fit is a continuous process, requiring founders to think like entrepreneurs and adapt every six months.

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Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Successful startups often pivot to find product-market fit, and this process is vital whether you're just starting or considering a pivot.

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Todd Jackson

04/11/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

It's common for founders to feel paranoid about product-market fit, even when they reach significant revenue milestones.

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Dan Hockenmaier

06/27/19

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to assess whether a company is ready for a traditional growth effort, particularly in terms of product-market fit, before implementing growth tactics.

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David Rusenko

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Finding product market fit is the top problem any entrepreneur faces, and it's about the practical nitty-gritty hustle rather than theoretical concepts.