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Diane Greene

08/09/17

@ Y Combinator

The selection of your team is crucial; it's impossible to be an effective leader without the right people in the right roles.

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Diane Greene's Advice for Founders

@ Y Combinator

08/09/17

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Julia Hartz

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to consider who, why, when, and what when choosing leaders in a company, as pushing individuals into leadership roles prematurely can hinder their success.

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Vinod Khosla

04/02/25

@ South Park Commons

It's better to have an incomplete team than to have the wrong people in key positions; a founder should focus on their strengths and seek help for areas they are not proficient in.

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Diane Greene

08/09/17

@ Y Combinator

No one is indispensable; it's essential to have the right mix of talents and personalities on your team.

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Justin Kan Cast

05/27/21

@ Justin Kan

The people you work with are crucial in entrepreneurship; having the right team can significantly increase your chances of success.

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Dr. Elizabeth Iorns

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

Building the right team is essential; they must share your vision and care about the problem you're trying to solve.

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Kathryn Minshew

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

Building a strong team is crucial; recruit individuals who are passionate about your mission and align with their personal and professional goals.

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Alexandra

09/18/18

@ Y Combinator

Hiring A-players is crucial; it's important to find people who are passionate about your mission, not just skilled individuals.

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Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

Hiring the right people is crucial; you should either hire extremely well or fire quickly to maintain team effectiveness.

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Luis von Ahn

05/10/25

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

It's crucial to bring in the right people as you build a company, ensuring they are skilled in their roles and fit well within the culture.