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Kevin Hale

03/25/17

@ Y Combinator

At a startup, the interaction with users is intimate, and there's a different way of looking at how we build our products based on that relationship.

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How to Build Products Users Love with Kevin Hale (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 7)

@ Y Combinator

How to Build Products Users Love with Kevin Hale (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 7)

03/25/17

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Tom Blomfield

12/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Engaging directly with users and leveraging product intuition is vital for making informed decisions in a startup environment.

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Emmett Shear

04/22/17

@ Y Combinator

When starting a startup, it's crucial to talk to users rather than just relying on your own experiences, as most startups are not built solely for the founders.

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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

The integration of design into a startup's process is essential for building products that resonate with users.

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Michael Seibel

04/29/23

@ Y Combinator

When founders genuinely care about their users, they create opportunities for deeper insights that wouldn't arise from casual interactions.

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Michael Seibel

08/17/19

@ Y Combinator

Startups often prioritize superficial aspects like press and hiring over the fundamental work of getting the product into users' hands and iterating based on feedback.

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Sam Altman

05/06/15

@ Platzi Team

Startups need to build a product that users love, focusing on a few passionate users rather than a large number of indifferent ones.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/29/23

@ Y Combinator

The founders of successful startups often have genuine relationships with their customers, knowing their stories and customizing their services based on that understanding.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/08/25

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for founders to engage directly with users and the market rather than relying on external opinions to gauge their startup's potential.

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Nate Blecharczyk

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

We learned to do things that don't scale, like personally meeting our users in New York, which helped us build rapport and gather valuable feedback.