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Claire McDonnell

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

The way to build a strong company culture is through small, consistent investments every day, which can actually insulate a startup from existential threats.

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Claire McDonnell and Jennifer Kim on Building an Inclusive Company Culture

@ Y Combinator

Claire McDonnell and Jennifer Kim on Building an Inclusive Company Culture

04/20/18

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Tim Brady

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

A strong culture supports a good business and can have intangible benefits that are hard to describe, making it crucial to focus on culture early in your startup.

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Kalam Dennis

12/15/18

@ Y Combinator

Establishing a strong business culture and effective team management is crucial for startup success.

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Jessica Livingston

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

Company culture starts when it's just two people working on an idea, and founders who care about their culture early tend to build the best companies.

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.

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Keith Rabois

04/20/17

@ Y Combinator

Establishing a strong company culture from the beginning is vital; it guides decision-making and helps employees align with the company's values and goals.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Culture is a nebulous concept, but it's crucial for early-stage founders to break it down into manageable action items to foster a positive work environment.

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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

The culture of a startup is modeled after the founders' actions; if you want a hardworking culture, you must demonstrate that commitment yourself.

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Aydin Senkut

04/16/25

@ EO

Consistency and persistence are vital for startups; small incremental progress can compound into significant achievements over time.

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Peter Reinhardt

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing in HR early on can prevent future challenges and contribute to a healthier company culture as the startup grows.