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YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

We avoid a culture of blame by focusing on solving problems collectively rather than scapegoating individuals when mistakes happen.

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YC

Claire McDonnell and Jennifer Kim on Building an Inclusive Company Culture

@ Y Combinator

Claire McDonnell and Jennifer Kim on Building an Inclusive Company Culture

04/20/18

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

When a culture allows blame, it creates an environment where people are less likely to take risks, fearing repercussions.

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Aravind Srinivas

02/22/25

@ Y Combinator

To avoid becoming a big, slow company, we focus on maintaining a culture where everyone feels comfortable raising bugs and discussing issues directly.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

To foster innovation, it's crucial to create a no-blame culture that encourages experimentation and recognizes contributions.

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Luis von Ahn

12/01/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

I've learned that as a leader, it's crucial to take responsibility for failures and to foster a culture where accountability is valued.

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Jennifer Kim

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Founders being honest about their mistakes fosters an open culture where team members feel comfortable sharing their own mistakes.

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Olivier Pomel

06/14/24

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

It's crucial to maintain a culture that seeks out bad news. We focus on details and ensure that feedback loops are painful enough to be hard to ignore, which helps us face reality and improve.

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Robert Greene

10/09/22

@ Lewis Howes

When faced with failure, it's crucial to reflect on what you can learn from the experience rather than placing blame.

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Justin Kan

05/27/21

@ Justin Kan

There was a deep integrity and trust among us, which meant we never blamed each other for failures; we were all in it together.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

11/02/23

@ Y Combinator

You can't blame others for a failing project if you have a seat at the table and equal equity; you share responsibility for the outcome.