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Jennifer Kim

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Empowering team members to take leadership roles in building an inclusive culture is vital, especially when founders are overwhelmed.

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Claire McDonnell and Jennifer Kim on Building an Inclusive Company Culture

@ Y Combinator

Claire McDonnell and Jennifer Kim on Building an Inclusive Company Culture

04/20/18

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Jennifer Kim

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Authentic founders who care about diversity and inclusion can inspire their teams to embrace these values, leading to a more inclusive culture.

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Sarah Nahm

07/10/19

@ Y Combinator

Founders must recognize that they can lead their companies to foster a strong diversity and inclusion culture, regardless of their own demographics.

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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to avoid 'hero mode' where founders try to do everything themselves; instead, they should hire more team members to manage workload effectively.

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Jennifer Kim

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Sharing resources and encouraging team members to learn about culture and diversity is essential for building an inclusive environment.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Creating an inclusive culture means ensuring that all teams, including operations, feel equally valued and celebrated.

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Dylan Field

03/13/25

@ Y Combinator

As a founder, it's crucial to be self-aware and replace yourself with tasks that can be delegated, ensuring the organization can improve and grow.

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Adora Cheung

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

As a founder, managing people is essential, even if it feels less exciting than working on the product; you can't build a company alone.

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Jennifer Kim

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Founders should prioritize their well-being, as being burnt out makes it difficult to lead a positive company culture.

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Paul Copplestone

05/14/25

@ Accel

As a founder, my role has shifted from coding to focusing on team culture and alignment, ensuring everyone is pointed in the same direction as the company grows.