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a16z crypto Cast

05/30/25

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When hiring, consider the specific needs of your project and look for candidates who have relevant experience in that area, even if they aren't crypto-native.

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Marketing 101 for Startups: Token Launches, Memes, Reaching Devs & More

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Marketing 101 for Startups: Token Launches, Memes, Reaching Devs & More

05/30/25

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Eric Migicovsky

10/13/18

@ Y Combinator

When hiring, prioritize trust and reliability over specific domain knowledge, as this approach can expedite team building during critical growth phases.

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Tracy Young

06/12/19

@ Y Combinator

When hiring, I look for candidates with high pain tolerance and the ability to be generalists, especially in the early stages of a startup.

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a16z crypto Cast

05/30/25

@ a16z crypto

It's often more effective to hire a generalist who can handle multiple roles rather than specialists, especially in early-stage startups.

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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

It's better to work with someone on a quick project before hiring them, as this gives you a better sense of their capabilities than a traditional interview.

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Harj Taggar

05/20/22

@ Y Combinator

Hiring someone just because they are available can be a mistake; it’s important to ensure that the hire aligns with the startup's current needs and stage.

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Daniel Sturman

10/24/23

@ Accel

When hiring, it's crucial to find smart and humble individuals who are lifelong learners, especially in a rapidly changing tech landscape.

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Joe Lonsdale

04/12/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

I prefer to hire for talent, ambition, and hard work rather than just expertise, especially when building something new.

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Matthew Prince

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

In our early hires, we didn't prioritize candidates with web infrastructure backgrounds, which led to unique solutions to technical challenges.

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Eric Migicovsky

04/18/19

@ Y Combinator

In the early stages of a startup, prioritize hiring individuals with a multidisciplinary skill set, as they will need to handle various tasks across different areas of the business.