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Vivek Ravisankar

03/30/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important for developers to ask about the company's product and business strategy during interviews, not just technical questions.

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Breaking Down HackerRank's Survey of 40,000 Developers with Vivek Ravisankar

@ Y Combinator

Breaking Down HackerRank's Survey of 40,000 Developers with Vivek Ravisankar

03/30/18

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Vivek Ravisankar

03/30/18

@ Y Combinator

The hiring process should focus on a candidate's ability to contribute to the business strategy, not just technical skills.

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Emmett Shear

04/22/17

@ Y Combinator

User interviews should focus on understanding the user's context and problems rather than just asking about specific features or products.

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Vivek Ravisankar

03/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Developers are interviewing companies as much as companies are interviewing them, assessing the hiring process and company culture.

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Rich Barton

04/18/25

@ Tim Ferriss

I recommend asking candidates about their interests during interviews to gauge their passion and ensure they align with the company's mission.

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Michael Seibel

03/15/19

@ Y Combinator

Investors want to know about your product's development stage, market size, pricing strategy, and your team's capability to build the product.

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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.

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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

Be prepared to discuss your company culture in detail, as candidates increasingly want to know what it's like to work at your startup.

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Dalton Caldwell

05/13/23

@ Y Combinator

During the Y Combinator interview, expect basic questions that help the interviewers understand your startup; these are not trick questions but rather context-dependent inquiries.

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Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

When conducting user interviews, avoid pitching your product; instead, focus on extracting information about the user's life and specific problems.