When you’re in the early stages of startup growth, it’s intimidating to think about the endless list of to-dos (…not that this ever goes away, but at least you learn how to deal a little better with practice). What should you focus on? Consumer research? Marketing? Product development? All of the above? In what order? [Insert confused, sleep-deprived emoji face here.]

Given how easy it is to be pulled in a hundred different directions as a startup founder, it’s important to focus your energy on what’s most important. But, how do you decide? We think the best place to start is asking for advice from those who have already been through (or supported others through) what you’re about to experience. Unsurprisingly, advice for new founders is a common theme during Product Hunt LIVE Chats. Below, you’ll find a bunch of our favorite pieces of advice that have come up over the past year. Hope this compilation helps you find that essential focus you’re looking for as you continue to grow your business. 🙂