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20Product: Sequoia's Product-Market Fit Framework | Why the Best Product People Actually Build Less Product | Metrics 101, Good vs Great Product Strategy and more with Vickie Peng, Product Partner @ Sequoia Capital

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

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Customer Mindsets and Product Market Fit

Product-Market Fit (PMF) discussions often overlook the importance of understanding customer mindsets in the market. The success of a product hinges on aligning with the customer's mindset and the relationship they have with the problem being solved. Three customer archetypes are identified, starting with 'hair on fire' customers who have an urgent need for a solution and are actively looking for one. In a crowded marketplace, the primary challenge is differentiation and cutting through the noise by not only offering a unique product but also ensuring the customer perceives the difference amidst the sea of similar offerings.

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