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Diane Greene

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

I sought out Larry Sancini to join our board because of his expertise in navigating complex negotiations, which proved invaluable for our startup.

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Diane Greene at Startup School 2013

@ Y Combinator

10/26/13

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Diane Greene

08/05/17

@ Y Combinator

When I asked Larry Sonsini to join my board, I explained why I needed him and how his unique skills matched my goals, which ultimately led him to agree.

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Diane Greene

08/05/17

@ Y Combinator

I approached Larry Sonsini to join my board because I needed someone experienced in structuring deals with major companies like Intel and Microsoft.

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a16z Cast

04/29/25

@ a16z

In our firm, we understand almost every situation a founder might face, and there's always an expert available to help, even if they're not on the board.

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Rich Barton

04/18/25

@ Tim Ferriss

A good board should consist of experienced individuals who are engaged and can help guide the company, especially during fundraising and strategic decisions.

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Nikesh Arora

12/08/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

When acquiring companies, we prioritize direct negotiations with founders to ensure alignment and understanding of the vision and product fit.

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JC B.

04/23/25

@ EO

As a young founder, I've learned that bringing in the right resources and experienced people at the right time is essential for growth.

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Tracy Young

06/12/19

@ Y Combinator

Finding leaders who have scaled companies before and surrounding myself with experienced individuals has been crucial for my growth as a first-time CEO.

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Glenn Kelman

06/16/17

@ Y Combinator

I learned from Reed Hastings that spending significant time with board members can provide valuable insights and help in recruitment.

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Peter Reinhardt

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Hiring experienced executives at the right time can dramatically impact a startup's growth and management capabilities.