Product-market fit is not a milestone — it’s a continuous process.
Start with a narrow audience
Solve a painful problem for a specific group before expanding to others.
Listen more than you build
User feedback should guide product decisions, not internal assumptions.
Track engagement, not hype
Retention and repeat usage are stronger signals than signups.
Iterate quickly
Speed of learning matters more than perfection.
When users would be genuinely disappointed if your product disappeared, you’re close to product-market fit.
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