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Sam Altman

11/09/24

@ Y Combinator

Even when we were relatively unknown, we had a highly talented team that could tackle significant challenges.

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How To Build The Future: Sam Altman

@ Y Combinator

11/09/24

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Matthew Prince

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Good engineers are drawn to challenging technical problems, and we've successfully tackled many of these challenges.

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Julia Hartz

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

In the early days, we focused on hiring the best talent to fill gaps in our skills, which helped us grow from three to over 300 employees in just a few years.

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Tracy Young

06/12/19

@ Y Combinator

We were all friends and had worked together before, which made us confident that our co-founding team was the right fit for building something long-term.

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Justin Kan Cast

05/27/21

@ Justin Kan

We all had moments where we impressed each other, which contributed to our strong team dynamic despite occasional disappointments.

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Danae Ringelmann

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Our first employee recognized that we persevered through tough times because we were passionate about our mission, which is essential for success.

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Steve Huffman

09/26/24

@ Sequoia Capital

Despite facing numerous crises, we've always managed to navigate through them, reminding ourselves of our mission and the importance of our work.

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Christopher O'Donnell

04/01/25

@ Sequoia Capital

Our team is small but high caliber, allowing us to achieve a lot more in the AI landscape compared to larger teams.

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The Logan Bartlett Show Cast

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

We prioritize hiring super talented individuals who fit our culture and are incredibly hardworking, regardless of their experience.

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Chase Adam

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

We realized that we weren't alone in our struggles; other startups faced similar challenges, and persistence was key to success.