What's one piece of advice you'd give to your younger self about building products?
Rupal Saini
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Sidra Arif@thesidraarif
@rupal_saini Focus on understanding and figuring out real customer problems.
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Build in public / validate it in time β because when you show up after the product is done, you can find out many fu*k ups:
β no one cares about the product,
β it is built miserably,
β it doesn't solve the people, only your problem. ππ
@busmark_w_nika Yes, this is a great one. I do agree that just focusing on perfecting the product might mean missing out on the right opportunity to present it to target users. Building in public is a great way to establish a bond and trust with the target audience. Through this approach, they can easily see how the product's growth is progressing.
Nobody cares about features or fancy design, you just need to solve (big) problems with easy solutions.
Donβt worry about failure, just start.
You only have to be right once!ππβ€οΈ
Instead of focusing only on product I would tell my younger self to focus more on marketing and sales also
Don't copy your business commutators!!
@salar__davari True! Originality matters, but there's also so much to learn from others. It's about finding our own voice while drawing inspiration from the best.
In my opinion, great UX can set your product apart.
My advice is not to be afraid of failure.
Always follow your gut!
Ship fast + build in public
Hey, younger me! Remember, building products is like baking a cake - start with a solid recipe (user research), carefully mix in the right ingredients (features), and don't forget the icing on top (user experience)!