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Tom Preston-Werner

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

A company is defined by the decisions it makes, and those decisions are made by people.

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Tom Preston Werner at Startup School 2012

@ Y Combinator

Tom Preston Werner at Startup School 2012

10/25/13

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Andrew Mason

10/15/14

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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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Tom Preston-Werner

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

The philosophy that guides decisions is what truly matters in creating successful products and a thriving company.

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Claire Hughes Johnson

03/05/23

@ Lenny's Podcast

If you're unsure who the decision maker is, it's likely you. It's better to act decisively than to slow down the company by following a process without making a decision.

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Mark Zuckerberg

08/17/16

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Building a company is about learning quickly and making decisions that enhance that learning process.

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Ben Horowitz

04/21/17

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It's crucial to consider everyone's perspective when making decisions, as it can significantly impact the outcome of the company.

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Sundar Pichai

06/05/25

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As a leader, I recognize that many daily decisions may seem inconsequential, but a few are truly consequential and can shape the future of the company.

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Vinod Khosla

01/09/19

@ Y Combinator

A company becomes the people it hires, not the plan it makes; this is often underappreciated and is the biggest difference between a zero-million-dollar and a zero-billion-dollar company.

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Claire Hughes Johnson

03/05/23

@ Lenny's Podcast

Employees should be guided by the company's long-term goals to make informed decisions about their daily tasks and priorities.

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Tom Preston-Werner

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

When hiring, always consider how each person will push the company forward. Remember, companies don't do things; people do.