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Y Combinator Startup Podcast

Things That Don't Scale, The Software Edition

Oct 27, 2022
25:55

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Quick takeaways

  • Efficiently identify issues by taking immediate action rather than extensive pretesting.
  • Tech giants like Google and Facebook employ 'dirty' hacks to address immediate challenges for platform growth.

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Innovative Start-Up Solutions

Start-ups often face the challenge of testing products before launch. One effective approach mentioned in the podcast is the analogy of checking pipes in a house. Instead of individually inspecting each pipe, turning on the water reveals the broken ones. This method, highlighted by a founder, emphasizes the concept of efficiently identifying issues through immediate action, rather than extensive pretesting.

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