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Kathryn Minshew

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

Building a strong team is crucial; recruit individuals who are passionate about your mission and align with their personal and professional goals.

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Kathryn Minshew at Female Founders Conference 2014

@ Y Combinator

Kathryn Minshew at Female Founders Conference 2014

03/13/14

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Alexandra

09/18/18

@ Y Combinator

Hiring A-players is crucial; it's important to find people who are passionate about your mission, not just skilled individuals.

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

You should focus on building a strong team that shares your vision and is committed to the company's success.

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

You should focus on building a strong team that shares your vision and is committed to the company's success.

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Dr. Elizabeth Iorns

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

Building the right team is essential; they must share your vision and care about the problem you're trying to solve.

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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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Glenn Kelman

06/16/17

@ Y Combinator

When recruiting board members, find people who love your mission and are aligned with the company's goals, rather than just seeking big names.

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Reid Hoffman

05/06/23

@ Greylock

Recruiting should focus on individuals who are committed to the mission of the company, not just on their role as employees.

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Mark Pincus

02/28/25

@ a16z speedrun

It's essential to create a company culture that aligns with your mission, ensuring that you hire people and investors who share your vision.

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Sam Altman

08/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Building a great team is as crucial as selecting the right market and developing a great product; the team you build is essentially the company you create.