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Ben Silbermann

11/09/16

@ Y Combinator

To attract great people to our startup, we hosted barbecues at our small apartment, creating a relaxed environment to connect with potential recruits.

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Ben Silbermann at Startup School SV 2016

@ Y Combinator

Ben Silbermann at Startup School SV 2016

11/09/16

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Reham Fagiri

12/15/18

@ Y Combinator

We communicated our startup plans to friends and family, who were initially skeptical but ultimately supportive of our decision to leave stable jobs.

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Justin Kan

07/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Working at a startup is a great gateway to starting your own startup, as it puts you around like-minded individuals.

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Travis Kalanick

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

When we launched in new cities, we hosted big launch events to pay respects to the local community and engage influential people.

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Justin Kan

11/03/18

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Working at a startup is a good gateway to starting your own startup, as it puts you around people who share your entrepreneurial goals.

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Brian Chesky

12/01/15

@ Greylock

We decided to reinvent our office space to reflect the cool homes we showcase, creating a unique and engaging environment for employees.

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Vanessa Torrivilla

08/17/17

@ Y Combinator

We made sure to present food items during our pitches to illustrate our marketplace concept and create a connection with investors.

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Michael Seibel

06/09/22

@ Y Combinator

We're building software to help founders connect for one-on-one meetings and organize a large end-of-batch celebration after demo day in San Francisco.

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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Working at a startup provides insight into how startups operate and connects you with like-minded individuals who may become co-founders.

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11/01/17

@ Y Combinator

Building team chemistry is crucial for effectiveness, especially in a startup environment where challenges are frequent.