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Reshma Shetty

07/11/18

@ Y Combinator

Having a 'Scrooge McDuck' in your organization is essential; this person keeps the team focused on key metrics and efficient operations.

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Reshma Shetty, Founder of Ginkgo Bioworks at the Female Founders Conference

@ Y Combinator

Reshma Shetty, Founder of Ginkgo Bioworks at the Female Founders Conference

07/11/18

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Reshma Shetty

07/11/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important to have someone in your organization who consistently advocates for efficiency and communicates its importance to the team.

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Sam Altman

06/01/17

@ Y Combinator

To scale quickly, you need someone aligned with the company's values who can make decisions as you would, especially when you're not present.

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Simon Sinek

05/20/14

@ TED

Great leaders prioritize their people over numbers; they would rather sacrifice financial metrics to protect their team.

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Reid Hoffman

05/06/23

@ Greylock

Jeff excels at creating dashboards that provide a comprehensive view of the organization, allowing him to identify issues quickly and effectively without micromanaging.

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Richard Rumelt

01/21/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

When developing a strategy, it's essential to have one decider in the organization to make clear choices about priorities.

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Chad Rigetti

09/30/16

@ Y Combinator

Hire individuals who can create order and clarity within the organization, as they will help pump entropy out of your vision and drive progress.

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Daniel Lereya

04/27/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Implementing daily metrics updates for the entire company can quickly align everyone around key performance indicators, fostering a culture of accountability and focus on impact.

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Y Combinator Cast

01/13/21

@ Y Combinator

The key to success is to focus on the most important tasks and metrics for your company.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

If you want to create a high-functioning team, do your work, and it starts with the person who has the most power.