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Chase Adam

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

Efficiency is a core value for us; we embrace the challenge of not hiring excessively, which forces creativity and focus on what's important.

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Chase Adam at Startup School NY 2014

@ Y Combinator

06/20/14

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Brian Chesky

06/02/24

@ The Social Radars Podcast

I never aimed for profitability; I aimed for efficiency. We kept our headcount flat and focused on creating a fun work environment, which allowed us to move quickly and effectively.

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OpenAI Cast

05/07/25

@ OpenAI

I aim to create efficiencies that enable our talented team to tackle even bigger problems.

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Dayu Dara Permata

09/26/23

@ EO

We must aggressively prioritize our efforts, focusing on what is important and ruling out irrelevant tasks.

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Paul Copplestone

05/14/25

@ Accel

In Supabase, we only hire when we have a pressing problem to solve, which keeps our team lean and focused on delivering value.

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Mathilde Collin

10/25/18

@ Y Combinator

It's essential to be disciplined about hiring; I prioritize finding candidates who align with our values, even if it means waiting longer to fill a position.

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Sachin Kansal

06/01/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

To maintain morale while pursuing profitability, it's crucial to not lose sight of new growth opportunities and to balance core efficiency with innovation.

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Keith Rabois

04/20/17

@ Y Combinator

When hiring, prioritize finding the best talent and providing them with the necessary tools to succeed, rather than focusing solely on cost-cutting measures.

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Brett Hagler

04/05/18

@ Y Combinator

Our team values the importance of having the right people with the right expertise to innovate and solve problems effectively.

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Joe Gebbia

06/07/17

@ Y Combinator

We emphasize hiring people who align with our mission rather than those motivated solely by financial gain or personal challenges.