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Mark Pincus

02/28/25

@ a16z speedrun

It's essential to create a company culture that aligns with your mission, ensuring that you hire people and investors who share your vision.

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Mark Pincus on Why Most Startups Fail, Founder Control, and How to Win

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Mark Pincus on Why Most Startups Fail, Founder Control, and How to Win

02/28/25

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Y Combinator Cast

01/13/21

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It's crucial to build the right culture from day one by defining your values and aligning your team with the company's vision and mission.

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Luis von Ahn

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It's crucial to bring in the right people as you build a company, ensuring they are skilled in their roles and fit well within the culture.

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Vinod Khosla

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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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Keith Rabois

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Establishing a strong company culture from the beginning is vital; it guides decision-making and helps employees align with the company's values and goals.

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Andrew Mason

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As a company grows, it's crucial to find people who share your values, as the small decisions they make can significantly impact success or failure.

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Danae Ringelmann

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Strong cultures align the values and behaviors of the team with what the company needs to succeed; it's about intentionality in building that culture.

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Erika Jensen

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Fundraising is similar to hiring; it's essential to align with investors who believe in your mission and product.

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Adora Cheung

02/24/15

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It's important to communicate your company's mission and core values clearly, as everyone should know them by heart to ensure alignment in decision-making.

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Kathryn Minshew

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It's important to find people who share your values, as misaligned values can lead to significant issues in a startup.