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High PMF Score, but Low Retention? Fixing the Hidden Problem
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High PMF Score, but Low Retention? Fixing the Hidden Problem

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Sean Ellis
Dec 19, 2024
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Yesterday, I had a fascinating 15-minute call with a founder who connected with me via Intro.co/seanellis. Their startup has a strong product-market fit (PMF) signal, with 55% of surveyed users stating they would be "very disappointed" without the product. This score is significantly above the 40% threshold I recommend as a key benchmark for PMF. Yet, t…

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