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Harj Taggar

05/20/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often believe that having more employees impresses investors and customers, which can lead to focusing on hiring as a key performance indicator.

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YC

Don't Make These Hiring Mistakes

@ Y Combinator

05/20/22

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Brad Flora

07/08/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders frequently waste money on hiring, especially when they pursue high-salary candidates from large companies, believing they will significantly boost productivity.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/20/22

@ Y Combinator

The instinct to over-hire often leads founders to believe they need more people, but this can result in higher employee burn and lower runway.

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06/28/24

@ Y Combinator

New founders often feel the need to hire more employees to gain status, while experienced founders prefer smaller teams to avoid the challenges of managing larger companies.

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Brad Flora

05/20/22

@ Y Combinator

One of the most common mistakes founders make is thinking that hiring more people will solve their problems and help them get more done.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often mistakenly believe that spending more money will help them achieve product-market fit faster, leading to frustration and distraction from their core objectives.

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02/13/25

@ Y Combinator

Founders often feel pressured to appear larger and more established, leading them to spend on unnecessary roles and functions that distract from their core mission.

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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders often make the mistake of being afraid to hire senior people early on; instead, they should focus on hiring individuals who can get things done and work hard.

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03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders often forget to focus on acquiring their first customer, instead preparing for scaling and hiring prematurely.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/20/22

@ Y Combinator

When you're building a company, it's crucial to understand that hiring too many employees too soon can lead to burnout and financial strain.