Product-User Fit, Comes Before Product-Market Fit.

Fascinating article from Andreessen Horowitz emphasizes that finding product-user fit is a critical precursor to achieving product-market fit for startups.
The full article: product market fit.

It distinguishes between product-user fit, where a product resonates deeply with a specific group of users, and product-market fit, where there’s a broader market demand.

The piece highlights the importance of focusing on the needs and feedback of early power users to refine the product, which can lead to sustainable growth and eventually, product-market fit.

The authors argue that understanding and catering to these power users is key to unlocking a larger market opportunity.

Enjoy the article.