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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

Founders and core team members should develop the skills to talk to users instead of relying on others to be the go-between.

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Eric Migicovsky - How to Talk to Users

@ Y Combinator

07/26/19

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Gustaf Alströmer

12/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders should be the ones doing sales in the beginning to learn how to effectively communicate with customers and understand their problems.

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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.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/30/25

@ Y Combinator

Founders must be hands-on, embodying roles such as product designer and ethnographer, to effectively communicate and demonstrate their solutions to potential clients.

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Gustaf Alströmer

12/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders should learn how to do sales themselves rather than relying on others to solve their sales problems.

YC

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.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/30/25

@ Y Combinator

Founders need to understand their users deeply, as this knowledge is essential for creating effective software solutions.

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Michael Seibel

02/24/23

@ Y Combinator

Founders often mistakenly believe that advisors have complete knowledge of every user base and problem, but they should be talking to their customers instead.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Founders often get distracted by coding and overbuilding instead of focusing on understanding the core problems their users face.

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Amanda Tyler

05/30/25

@ a16z crypto

Founders should communicate in the easiest way for them, whether that's through podcasts, casual conversations, or writing, to reduce friction in sharing their ideas.