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Tracy Young

06/12/19

@ Y Combinator

In later-stage startups, I prioritize authenticity in candidates during interviews, as it’s important to work with genuine people.

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Tracy Young on Scaling PlanGrid to 400+ People with YC Partner Kat Manalac

@ Y Combinator

Tracy Young on Scaling PlanGrid to 400+ People with YC Partner Kat Manalac

06/12/19

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Sarah Nahm

07/10/19

@ Y Combinator

Behavioral interviewing is essential for early-stage startups, as it helps you understand candidates' past experiences and how they align with your company's needs.

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Daniel Sturman

10/24/23

@ Accel

In a startup, it's important to prioritize cultural fit and enthusiasm for the product over just technical expertise when hiring.

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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

In early-stage startups, it's important to run structured interviews even if you can't standardize the process due to the small number of candidates.

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Dalton Caldwell

05/13/23

@ Y Combinator

Being authentic during the Y Combinator interview is crucial; avoid acting like you're in a pitch competition and instead engage in a natural conversation with the interviewers.

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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Experience matters for some roles, but for early hires in a startup, aptitude and belief in the mission are often more important than experience.

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Tracy Young

06/12/19

@ Y Combinator

When hiring, I look for candidates with high pain tolerance and the ability to be generalists, especially in the early stages of a startup.

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Shana Fisher

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

I encourage founders to dream big and pursue meaningful projects rather than just creating another app; authenticity in your vision is key.

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Jessica Livingston

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

During interviews, I focus on how applicants respond to questions rather than the technical details, which allows me to gauge their character.

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Jessica Livingston

06/27/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

During interviews, I look for humility in founders; if they don’t know an answer, they should be honest about it rather than trying to impress with smoke and mirrors.