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“Fall in love with the problem you’re trying to solve, not your solution to that problem. It will be a lot easier to find a solution that fits what the market needs.”

Brandon Wright

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Clientbook

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"Find a few similarly staged entrepreneurs — connect with them regularly, and talk authentically and honestly about both what you are experiencing in your business, but also your life as you navigate starting and growing a company."

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“The most important thing is hiring -- finding team members that are self-directed and highly motivated. The people you hire and the ways you support them are the biggest drivers of culture.”

Jeff Chang

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RadAI

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“Listen to your users and observe their behavior to understand them deeply. PMF is not a one-time process; it’s a continuous cycle of learning and adapting.”

Geraldo Ramos

Geraldo Ramos

Geraldo Ramos

“Fall in love with the problem you’re trying to solve, not your solution to that problem. It will be a lot easier to find a solution that fits what the market needs.”

Brandon Wright

Brandon Wright

Brandon Wright

"Find a few similarly staged entrepreneurs — connect with them regularly, and talk authentically and honestly about both what you are experiencing in your business, but also your life as you navigate starting and growing a company."

Lee Mayer

Lee Mayer

Lee Mayer

“The most important thing is hiring -- finding team members that are self-directed and highly motivated. The people you hire and the ways you support them are the biggest drivers of culture.”

Jeff Chang

Jeff Chang

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“Listen to your users and observe their behavior to understand them deeply. PMF is not a one-time process; it’s a continuous cycle of learning and adapting.”

Geraldo Ramos

Geraldo Ramos

Geraldo Ramos

“Fall in love with the problem you’re trying to solve, not your solution to that problem. It will be a lot easier to find a solution that fits what the market needs.”

Brandon Wright

Brandon Wright

Brandon Wright

"Find a few similarly staged entrepreneurs — connect with them regularly, and talk authentically and honestly about both what you are experiencing in your business, but also your life as you navigate starting and growing a company."

Lee Mayer

Lee Mayer

Lee Mayer

“The most important thing is hiring -- finding team members that are self-directed and highly motivated. The people you hire and the ways you support them are the biggest drivers of culture.”

Jeff Chang

Jeff Chang

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