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Joe Lonsdale

04/12/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

I prefer to hire for talent, ambition, and hard work rather than just expertise, especially when building something new.

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6 Hard Truths for Building Startups (From a Billionaire)

@ Joe Lonsdale

6 Hard Truths for Building Startups (From a Billionaire)

04/12/25

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Y Combinator Cast

04/07/17

@ Y Combinator

Hiring is often inductive; I look for talented individuals I want to work with, valuing traits like hard work, integrity, creativity, and a genuine desire to build something great.

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

I prefer to hire talented individuals who can iterate and figure things out rather than those who simply know how to run existing systems.

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

Hiring for raw intelligence and ambition is more important than hiring for expertise, especially in early-stage companies.

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Reed Hastings

06/10/25

@ The Knowledge Project Podcast

I believe in hiring people based on instinct and giving them a chance, rather than relying solely on the hiring process, which can be imperfect.

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Sam Altman

04/15/24

@ 20VC with Harry Stebbings

I don't think about hiring for more or less experience; it's about finding the right person for the role, regardless of their background.

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MrBeast

01/12/23

@ Lex Fridman

I prefer hiring people who are coachable and understand the specific values I prioritize in content creation.

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Nikesh Arora

12/08/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

I believe that leaders should focus on competence and passion when hiring, as these traits are essential for success.

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Eric Migicovsky

10/13/18

@ Y Combinator

When hiring, prioritize trust and reliability over specific domain knowledge, as this approach can expedite team building during critical growth phases.

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Daniel Sturman

10/24/23

@ Accel

In a startup, it's important to prioritize cultural fit and enthusiasm for the product over just technical expertise when hiring.