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Aaron Epstein

12/16/22

@ Y Combinator

Recurring revenue models are crucial for startup success, as they provide predictable income and higher customer lifetime values.

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YC

Startup Business Models and Pricing | Startup School

@ Y Combinator

Startup Business Models and Pricing | Startup School

12/16/22

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AE

Aaron Epstein

12/16/22

@ Y Combinator

To build a successful startup, focus on generating recurring revenue, maintaining high retention rates, and creating defensible moats.

TB

Tom Blomfield

07/26/24

@ Y Combinator

Aim for monthly or annual recurring revenue to protect your revenue during downturns, as it provides stability until contract renewal discussions.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/25/24

@ Y Combinator

The current AI boom is enabling startups to generate real recurring revenue by providing software solutions to legitimate businesses, contrasting with previous crypto ventures that often lacked tangible use cases.

HI

Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

The key to our business model was predictability in revenue streams, which we achieved by focusing on customer adoption and a repeatable sales process.

C

Carlos

05/24/25

@ LangChain

Over half of my business is recurring revenue, and anything that reduces the time spent on unnecessary tasks translates to higher revenues and better business outcomes.

TB

Tom Blomfield

07/26/24

@ Y Combinator

If you're confident in your product, encourage customers to sign up for an annual contract with a 30 or 60-day money-back guarantee, making it a recurring revenue stream from the start.

HI

Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

02/02/14

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

The shift from selling products to offering services or subscriptions can lead to predictable revenue streams and increased customer retention.

HI

Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

02/02/14

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

A successful business model is repeatable, scalable, valuable, and predictable, allowing for sustainable growth and profitability.

AC

Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

Your primary metric must capture whether your product provides recurring or enduring value to users, such as monthly recurring revenue for SaaS tools.