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Chris Williamson Cast

12/17/24

@ Chris Williamson

I learned from Ben Franklin that no matter your age, you should seek talented people, even if they are younger than you, and build relationships with them.

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15 Harsh Truths From History’s Greatest Founders - David Senra

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15 Harsh Truths From History’s Greatest Founders - David Senra

12/17/24

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Chris Williamson Cast

12/17/24

@ Chris Williamson

Charlie Munger emphasized the importance of building a seamless web of trust with talented individuals, as he did with Warren Buffett when he was 35 and Buffett was 28.

Y Combinator Cast

04/07/17

@ Y Combinator

It's important to seek out great talent rather than waiting for them to come to you, especially when your company is not yet well-known or established.

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.

Ken Griffin

05/01/25

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Mentorship is crucial; building relationships with those who can teach you is essential for growth, and one should seek environments where they can learn from others.

Mathilde Collin

10/25/18

@ Y Combinator

I learned that I should hire people who are better than me in areas where I need help, rather than expecting them to figure things out for me.

Sam Altman

09/28/16

@ Y Combinator

In your 20s, working hard early in your career can lead to compounding benefits later on, so prioritize learning and networking.

Aadit Palicha

04/18/25

@ Y Combinator

I would tell my younger self to build for the love of creating, rather than for money or fame, as that passion will drive true success.

Ron Conway

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

I believe the startup industry belongs to young people, and it's essential to have team members in their 20s who are good at identifying opportunities.

Severin Hacker

05/19/25

@ 20VC with Harry Stebbings

I believe that hiring senior managers with experience is important, but you also need to balance that with nurturing young talent within the company.