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Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

Meetings often lack effectiveness, especially when teams haven't received adequate support or guidance.

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A Conversation with Elad Gil

@ Y Combinator

10/18/18

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Claire Hughes Johnson

03/05/23

@ Lenny's Podcast

Effective meetings require clarity on their purpose, objectives, and who needs to be present, making implicit goals explicit to enhance efficiency.

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Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

Startups often fail to get to the point quickly in meetings, leading to inefficient use of time; a concise presentation is key.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/13/17

@ Y Combinator

It's important to evaluate the necessity of meetings and whether all participants need to be present.

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Michael Seibel

02/24/23

@ Y Combinator

If you want to succeed, you need to organize your thoughts and be productive in meetings rather than expecting others to accommodate your lack of preparation.

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Shreyas Doshi

08/25/22

@ Lenny's Podcast

When teams are misaligned, it often stems from pursuing different strategies or a lack of clarity on what the strategy is, rather than just execution problems.

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Claire Hughes Johnson

03/05/23

@ Lenny's Podcast

To run effective meetings, clarify the meeting's objective and ensure that all participants understand their roles and the decisions to be made.

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Christopher O'Donnell

04/01/25

@ Sequoia Capital

The level of effort in preparing for meetings goes to zero, while the level of presence and self-esteem increases significantly.

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Jennifer Kim

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Without diverse perspectives on a team, important needs, like providing a mother's room at conferences, can be overlooked.

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Casey Neistat

11/01/17

@ Y Combinator

I learned to rely on the presence of others in meetings to keep myself level and effective.