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YC

Y Combinator Cast

09/24/24

@ Y Combinator

Brian Chesky emphasized the importance of finding ways to navigate and reduce the bureaucracy that can hinder a founder's involvement in their company.

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YC

What Founder Mode Really Means

@ Y Combinator

09/24/24

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

09/24/24

@ Y Combinator

You can change your company's bureaucracy regardless of its size, as emphasized by Brian Chesky.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

09/24/24

@ Y Combinator

Chesky shared that he was disinvited from meetings at his own company due to the bureaucracy that kept him sidelined, highlighting the challenges founders face in larger organizations.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

09/24/24

@ Y Combinator

Brian Chesky argues that conventional wisdom about managing growth-stage startups may be flawed, suggesting that hiring executives and management can complicate operations rather than simplify them.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

09/24/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders facing challenges with bureaucracy should discuss their experiences, as they may find others share similar issues, regardless of company size.

SA

Sam Altman

02/24/18

@ Y Combinator

I think it's important for founders to prioritize effectively, focusing on a few key areas while allowing less critical issues to be managed by others.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Investors should maintain a supportive role, helping founders navigate challenges rather than prioritizing their own interests, which can lead to detrimental outcomes for the startup.

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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to avoid 'hero mode' where founders try to do everything themselves; instead, they should hire more team members to manage workload effectively.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/27/24

@ Y Combinator

It's essential for founders to focus on creating something that people genuinely want, rather than getting sidetracked by other operational challenges.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Building and scaling a good company culture is one of the most important tasks for founders and CEOs, as emphasized by successful founders from companies like Dropbox and Airbnb.