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Sam Altman

08/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Building a great team is as crucial as selecting the right market and developing a great product; the team you build is essentially the company you create.

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Sam Altman - How to Succeed with a Startup

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Sam Altman - How to Succeed with a Startup

08/30/18

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Vinod Khosla

04/02/25

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The team you build initially is the company you build; it's crucial to have the right values aligned with your team and investors.

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Dr. Elizabeth Iorns

03/13/14

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Building the right team is essential; they must share your vision and care about the problem you're trying to solve.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

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The most important thing when starting a company is having a really great team.

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Sam Altman

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Hiring the right team is crucial; poor hiring decisions can lead to a startup's failure, while a great team can drive success.

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Tikhon Bernstam

09/09/17

@ Y Combinator

A strong team in a great market will eventually build the right product, as the market will guide them towards it, even if it feels like a struggle.

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Brian Chesky

04/06/17

@ Y Combinator

Building a great company requires a talented team that challenges you to raise your game.

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Kathryn Minshew

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

Building a strong team is crucial; recruit individuals who are passionate about your mission and align with their personal and professional goals.

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David Rusenko

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Building a team aggressively but thoughtfully is crucial; ideally, you should not double the size of your company in any given year to avoid creating a shaky foundation.

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Sam Altman

02/24/18

@ Y Combinator

The team you build is the company you build, and hiring more competent people can be magic when it works right.