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Jessica Livingston

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

During interviews, I focus on how applicants respond to questions rather than the technical details, which allows me to gauge their character.

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Jessica Livingston Speaks at Female Founders Conference 2015

@ Y Combinator

Jessica Livingston Speaks at Female Founders Conference 2015

02/24/15

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Vivek Ravisankar

03/30/18

@ Y Combinator

A candidate's motivation and depth of thinking can be assessed during interviews, which is crucial for hiring decisions.

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Varun Mohan

05/02/25

@ Y Combinator

When interviewing candidates, we assess their problem-solving skills and how they think about trade-offs, rather than just their ability to write code.

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Tracy Young

06/12/19

@ Y Combinator

In later-stage startups, I prioritize authenticity in candidates during interviews, as it’s important to work with genuine people.

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Reed Hastings

06/10/25

@ The Knowledge Project Podcast

I find that having a meal with candidates and observing how they interact with service staff is one of the most telling aspects of their character.

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Rich Barton

04/18/25

@ Tim Ferriss

I recommend asking candidates about their interests during interviews to gauge their passion and ensure they align with the company's mission.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Candidates are evaluated not just on their skills but also on how they treat everyone during the hiring process.

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Gustaf Alströmer

12/02/22

@ Y Combinator

It's essential to observe users' actual behavior during interviews, not just listen to what they say.

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Jessica Livingston

06/27/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

During interviews, I look for humility in founders; if they don’t know an answer, they should be honest about it rather than trying to impress with smoke and mirrors.

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Roy

05/18/25

@ EO

The technical interview process is flawed; it focuses on memorizing riddles rather than assessing real job skills.