Are you in line with the product market? Learn how to find it at TC Early Stage • TechCrunch

Achieving product-market fit (PMF) arguably ranks as both the #1 strategic goal and biggest challenge for early-stage founders. Reaching this critical milestone tells you and any investors you hope to attract that there is consistent and enthusiastic demand for your product.

Everyone defines PMF differently, and that alone makes finding yours a real challenge. This crucial achievement determines your startup’s future growth and profitability, which is why we’re thrilled to have David Thacker, General Partner of Greylock Partners, join us at TechCrunch Early Stage on April 20 in Boston, Massachusetts.

During his session, aptly titled “How to Find the Product-Market Fit,” Thacker will share the fundamentals, explain the processes involved, and address the challenges. Given his extensive experience building during a downturn, it’s likely he’ll explain why PMF is even more important during an economic headwind.

You have questions, and that’s why we think Thacker is the right person to help you understand and find product market fit now, when you need it most.

David Thacker, partner at Greylock, invests in founders who build productivity tools, front office software and SaaS verticals, as well as marketplaces and games. During a previous economic recession, he played a key role in several successful investments such as Redfin, Pandora and TellApart. His investments include companies like Magical, Instawork, Curated and Pragma.

A seasoned technology leader, Thacker has created new businesses and products for some of the world’s most iconic companies, including Google, LinkedIn and Groupon. Throughout his career as a technologist, he has designed, launched and scaled products across multiple industry verticals including e-commerce, gaming, social media and online advertising.

All TechCrunch Early Stage sessions include plenty of Q&A time to get answers straight from the speakers. You will come away with a deep and practical understanding of the topics and skills essential to startup success. Buy a founder ticket now and save $200.