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Justin Kan

05/17/19

@ a16z

I now prioritize building a company culture that emphasizes empathy, collaboration, and a sense of internal control among team members.

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10+1 Lessons from Serial Entrepreneur Justin Kan

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10+1 Lessons from Serial Entrepreneur Justin Kan

05/17/19

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Paul Copplestone

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As a founder, my role has shifted from coding to focusing on team culture and alignment, ensuring everyone is pointed in the same direction as the company grows.

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Mark Zuckerberg

05/09/25

@ Stripe

I believe in building a team that is densely connected and trusts each other, as this fosters better collaboration and understanding of each other's strengths and weaknesses.

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Chip Wilson

06/10/23

@ Tony Robbins

I believe that surrounding yourself with great people and delegating responsibilities is crucial, but you must also maintain control to protect the company culture.

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Luis von Ahn

05/10/25

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

As CEO, I've transitioned from being a micromanager to learning to delegate, focusing on being a culture carrier and making tough philosophical decisions.

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Diane Greene

08/09/17

@ Y Combinator

Creating the right corporate culture is essential; foster a sense of importance for every individual and encourage open communication and collaboration.

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Yotam Segev

05/09/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

As a leader during crises, it's vital to lead with empathy, recognizing that each team member experiences challenges differently while maintaining focus on the company's mission.

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Brian Chesky

12/01/15

@ Greylock

To maintain culture as we scale, I focus on designing every moment to reinforce our values, like reminding employees to champion the mission.

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Jason Kilar

06/02/17

@ Y Combinator

When building a company culture, be explicit about your values, walk the talk, and embrace mechanisms that are authentic and effective for your organization.

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Jennifer Kim

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Empowering team members to take leadership roles in building an inclusive culture is vital, especially when founders are overwhelmed.