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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

During the idea stage, it's crucial to find your first users who have a specific problem.

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Eric Migicovsky - How to Talk to Users

@ Y Combinator

07/26/19

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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

In the idea stage, find your first users by talking to people who have encountered the problem you're trying to solve.

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Michael Seibel

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

To get your first users, talk directly to the people who have the problem you're trying to solve; if you're your own user, it makes it even easier.

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Dr. Elizabeth Iorns

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to solve a real problem; you should talk to potential users early to ensure that the problem you're addressing is significant for them as well.

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Michael Seibel

08/17/19

@ Y Combinator

Founders often have no idea where their first users will come from, which is a critical oversight when choosing a problem to solve.

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Amy Jo Kim

12/30/20

@ Garry Tan

The first step is to discover your super fans and test your ideas with them to ensure you're solving a specific problem or need.

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Adora Cheung

03/20/17

@ Y Combinator

Your first users should be people you know, like friends and family, to gather initial feedback and refine your product before reaching a broader audience.

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Adora Cheung

03/20/17

@ Y Combinator

You should be able to clearly articulate the problem your idea is solving in one sentence and verify that it's a problem others also face by talking to potential users.

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Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

To find a viable startup idea, Founders should start somewhere and engage directly with users to learn about the market and identify real problems to solve.

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Michael Seibel

04/05/19

@ Y Combinator

Be selective about your initial users; they should be hand-picked to ensure they are genuinely interested in solving the problem you're addressing.