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Gustaf Alströmer

08/16/19

@ Y Combinator

Using surveys to gauge product-market fit can be biased; instead, focus on measuring actual user retention.

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Gustaf Alströmer - Growth for Startups

@ Y Combinator

08/16/19

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Avni Patel Thompson

03/03/18

@ Y Combinator

To measure product-market fit, look for retention; if users keep coming back, you're solving their problems effectively.

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Suhail Doshi

09/12/18

@ Y Combinator

To gauge product-market fit, measure how many users return to your product after a week or 30 days, and aim to exceed industry benchmarks for retention.

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Gustaf Alströmer

08/16/19

@ Y Combinator

Retention is the most reliable way to measure product-market fit; it indicates whether users continue to find value in your product.

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Gustaf Alstromer

09/12/18

@ Y Combinator

Measuring retention is critical; if you don't have a product that retains users, you shouldn't focus on growth yet.

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David Lieb

12/19/24

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to analyze quantitative data, like user logs and retention curves, to understand how your product is actually being used, rather than relying solely on user feedback.

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David Rusenko

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Track the right metrics, focusing on returning usage, NPS, and paying customer renewal rates to gauge product market fit.

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Amy Jo Kim

12/30/20

@ Garry Tan

Real product-market fit indicators are retention rates at day 20, day 30, and day 90, not just day 1 or day 7.

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Gustaf Alströmer

08/16/19

@ Y Combinator

The best way to measure product-market fit is through unbiased data that shows if you've created something people want.

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Gustaf Alstromer

09/12/18

@ Y Combinator

To measure product-market fit, identify a metric that reflects the value your customers derive from your product and track its repeat usage.