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Justin Kan

05/17/19

@ a16z

I've learned that the culture of a company is crucial; it can either support or hinder execution, and I neglected it in the early days of Atrium.

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10+1 Lessons from Serial Entrepreneur Justin Kan

@ a16z

10+1 Lessons from Serial Entrepreneur Justin Kan

05/17/19

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Ilkka Paananen

04/03/25

@ a16z speedrun

One of my biggest mistakes was not documenting our culture and values early enough, which led to misunderstandings about responsibilities within the team.

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Keith Rabois

04/20/17

@ Y Combinator

Establishing a strong company culture from the beginning is vital; it guides decision-making and helps employees align with the company's values and goals.

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Mathilde Collin

10/25/18

@ Y Combinator

The culture at my first startup was terrible, which made me unhappy and taught me the importance of creating a positive work environment.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/06/17

@ Y Combinator

Your beliefs shape your actions, and without a strong culture, you can't pursue your company's destiny.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Culture is a nebulous concept, but it's crucial for early-stage founders to break it down into manageable action items to foster a positive work environment.

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Dr. Elizabeth Iorns

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

Company culture is incredibly important; it determines whether you can build and retain a great team and whether people want to work at your company.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/06/17

@ Y Combinator

Culture is crucial for scaling your business and team effectively.

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Tim Brady

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

A strong culture supports a good business and can have intangible benefits that are hard to describe, making it crucial to focus on culture early in your startup.

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Brian Chesky

04/06/17

@ Y Combinator

Culture is often overlooked, but it’s essential for long-term success; it doesn’t pay off in the short term.