Boris Gostroverhov

YC: «Build something people want». Meme:

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AJ

What people want is hard to measure, constantly changes all the time.

Unless you cater to a basic need, but even then, in what way?

Boris Gostroverhov

@build_with_aj I agree, there are needs that can change very quickly, but there are others that don't change for years. And there are also people who simply chronically endure certain problems, without even realizing that something is bothering them.

Markus Kask

I've noticed this when i talk to strangers that fit the target group about a project. If they dont ask "where can i get it" and are curious i know im doing something wrong.

Boris Gostroverhov

@markus_kask I agree, I have roughly the same experience working with my target audience :)

Peter Claridge

There's a saying in the army: Your soliders don't know what they want, but they absolutely know what they don't want.

I guess it's like asking your partner what restaurant they'd like to go to tonight.

Boris Gostroverhov
Boris Gostroverhov

Yes, YC's advice and slogan sound very simple. But in fact, this is very difficult to achieve. 😜