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Ben Silbermann

04/07/17

@ Y Combinator

To help new hires become effective quickly, we focus on their onboarding experience and ensure they understand the company's goals.

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Hiring and Culture with Patrick and John Collison and Ben Silbermann (HtSaS 2014: 11)

@ Y Combinator

Hiring and Culture with Patrick and John Collison and Ben Silbermann (HtSaS 2014: 11)

04/07/17

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Ben Silbermann

04/07/17

@ Y Combinator

It's important to give new hires real work quickly to help them adapt and measure their progress effectively.

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Ben Silbermann

04/07/17

@ Y Combinator

As the company grows, onboarding processes need to be formalized to ensure new hires are integrated effectively into the team.

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Bryan Kim

06/01/24

@ a16z

Onboarding is essential; if new users don't find value on their first day, they are unlikely to return, making it critical to deliver core product value quickly.

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Wade Foster

08/19/17

@ Y Combinator

We conduct in-person onboarding for new hires, allowing them to spend a week with us in the Bay Area to build relationships and understand the company culture.

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Gustaf Alstromer

09/12/18

@ Y Combinator

Onboarding is crucial; the first experience users have with your product should quickly demonstrate its value to encourage continued use.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

New hires at True Link participate in cross-functional onboarding to build relationships and respect among teams.

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Claire Hughes Johnson

03/05/23

@ Lenny's Podcast

New hires often ask many questions about the company's priorities, indicating a need for clear communication of the mission and operating principles.

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David Siegel

09/02/23

@ Y Combinator

During onboarding, avoid asking too many questions to prevent losing motivated users; streamline the process to get them into the app faster.

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Gustaf Alströmer

08/16/19

@ Y Combinator

For products that require user involvement, effective onboarding is critical to retain users and enhance their experience.