We emphasize humility and respect in our hiring process to ensure a positive team dynamic.

Humility is essential for leaders; it shows respect for others and acknowledges that they bring valuable contributions to the team. It prevents leaders from placing themselves on a pedestal and fosters a collaborative environment.

Humility is about taking what's given to you and making it work. This approach often leads to faster progress than people expect, as even trivial jobs can lead to better opportunities if done well.

Being humble while also being audacious is important; recognizing your weaknesses and building around them can attract great talent.

When hiring, it's crucial to find smart and humble individuals who are lifelong learners, especially in a rapidly changing tech landscape.

Core values should be unique to your company and serve as a hiring framework, guiding the recruitment process when you can no longer interview every candidate personally. At Homejoy, nobody is above any job, which means I seek people who respect others regardless of their roles, from contractors to engineers.

When hiring, we look for people who have a growth mindset, are humble, and are doers who can fix problems. It's essential to have a team that can get things done and is productive.

Our strategy for hiring talent involves looking for 'insecure overachievers'—people who are hungry, humble, and eager to prove themselves.

During interviews, I look for humility in founders; if they don’t know an answer, they should be honest about it rather than trying to impress with smoke and mirrors.