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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

You should have a weekly review meeting to track your metrics and ensure you're focused on growth.

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Team and Execution with Sam Altman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 2)

@ Y Combinator

Team and Execution with Sam Altman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 2)

03/18/17

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Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

When setting goals for your primary metric, aim for a weekly growth rate. This approach allows for frequent feedback and helps break down progress into manageable chunks.

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Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

If you miss your weekly growth targets, analyze the obstacles preventing you from achieving them and be proactive in addressing these challenges.

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Adora Cheung

09/13/19

@ Y Combinator

I know I'm prioritizing my time well if I'm consistently hitting my weekly goals, and I should regularly review my weekly updates to evaluate my progress and learning.

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Kirsty Nathoo

08/22/19

@ Y Combinator

You should regularly review your financial numbers, ideally at least weekly, to stay informed about your company's financial health.

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Google for Developers Cast

05/23/25

@ Google for Developers

It's essential to periodically step back and evaluate whether your metrics are guiding you toward your product goals or just reinforcing past assumptions.

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Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

Metrics and goals are only useful if leveraged as motivational tools; create a visual representation of your growth targets and update it regularly to keep your focus.

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Alexandra

09/18/18

@ Y Combinator

We started measuring our growth weekly and focused on what progress we could make week over week, which helped us recover from our initial struggles.

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Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to be honest about your startup's current status and to regularly fill out your primary metric and goals to maintain accountability and track progress effectively.

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Adora Cheung

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

I dedicate the first couple of hours each day to reviewing metrics, revenue numbers, and customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and guide my team effectively.