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Austen Allred

04/03/19

@ Y Combinator

Mispriced human capital is fundamental to understanding the labor market and how people are compensated.

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A CS Education That's Free Until You Get a Job - Austen Allred of Lambda School

@ Y Combinator

A CS Education That's Free Until You Get a Job - Austen Allred of Lambda School

04/03/19

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Sam Altman

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Companies should avoid overpaying for talent during rapid growth, as it can create unsustainable salary expectations that are difficult to reverse later.

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To create a more efficient job market, Salary Fairy aims to price salaries accurately, similar to how the stock market operates.

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JD Vance

04/23/25

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Countries that imported large amounts of cheap labor have seen productivity stagnate, indicating a direct connection between cheap labor and economic performance.

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Salary Fairy helps users understand their market value by crowd-sourcing salary predictions.

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Juan Benet

07/01/17

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The current economic system is rigidly centered around traditional job structures, which limits people's ability to allocate their work to what they find most valuable.

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Kathryn Minshew

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

Building a strong team is essential, and understanding what motivates potential hires beyond money can help attract talent.

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Rory Sutherland

01/23/24

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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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a16z Cast

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The marketing narrative around agents often suggests they can replace human workers, which can lead to inflated pricing models for AI software.

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Aaron Epstein

12/16/22

@ Y Combinator

Pricing should be viewed as a tool to learn about customer demand and value perception, helping to refine your product offering.