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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

Engage with universities and colleges to create a talent pipeline, but be cautious as this approach may be more suitable for larger companies.

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Building an Engineering Team by Ammon Bartram and Harj Taggar

@ Y Combinator

Building an Engineering Team by Ammon Bartram and Harj Taggar

09/26/18

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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

When using hiring marketplaces, be proactive in reaching out to candidates, as demand for good engineering talent exceeds supply.

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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

Understand the biases of those giving you career advice, especially from big companies, which may have ulterior motives in attracting talent.

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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

Involve your team and investors in the hiring process after making an offer to help close candidates who may be hesitant about leaving larger companies.

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Rory Sutherland

01/23/24

@ Chris Williamson

When recruiting, many employers use university prestige as a proxy for talent, which can lead to overlooking highly capable individuals who don't fit that mold.

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

You should leverage your network to find and attract top talent to your ventures, as this is a significant advantage.

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

You should leverage your network to find and attract top talent to your ventures, as this is a significant advantage.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/07/17

@ Y Combinator

It's important to seek out great talent rather than waiting for them to come to you, especially when your company is not yet well-known or established.

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Michael Seibel

06/22/17

@ Y Combinator

Universities should focus on providing a pedagogical experience rather than solely aiming to create billion-dollar startups, which can lead to a mismatch of goals for students.

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Vivek Ravisankar

03/30/18

@ Y Combinator

The recruitment paradigm is shifting; companies are moving away from using GPAs and university names as proxies for talent.