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Michael Seibel

01/27/22

@ Y Combinator

Gusto, originally Zen Payroll, focused solely on payroll services before expanding into a comprehensive HR tool, demonstrating the importance of starting simple.

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Simple Products That Became Big Companies – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

@ Y Combinator

Simple Products That Became Big Companies – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

01/27/22

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Joshua Reeves

03/18/25

@ Y Combinator

Gusto aims to bring warmth and humanity into the payroll process, viewing it as a critical business task that should be navigated with care and support.

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Joshua Reeves

03/18/25

@ Y Combinator

When we started Gusto, we realized that payroll was a broken system that needed a better solution, and we focused on building a functioning payroll system from the ground up.

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Joshua Reeves

03/18/25

@ Y Combinator

Our purpose at Gusto is to make entrepreneurship easier and more accessible by providing services like payroll, health benefits, and tools for managing hourly workforces.

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Joshua Reeves

03/18/25

@ Y Combinator

The design of Gusto's product incorporates fun and whimsy, which is not typically associated with payroll companies, making it stand out in the industry.

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Joshua Reeves

03/18/25

@ Y Combinator

Gusto is developing a compliance hub to serve as a one-stop shop for small businesses, addressing various compliance tasks and pain points.

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Y Combinator Cast

11/18/22

@ Y Combinator

Gusto, which provides payroll software, illustrates that boring ideas can have high hit rates because many founders avoid them, leaving opportunities for those willing to tackle them.

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Parker Conrad

01/11/25

@ Y Combinator

At Zenefits, we experienced rapid growth because we simplified the setup process for businesses, allowing them to manage various administrative tasks in one system.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/28/17

@ Y Combinator

Utilize a payroll service provider to handle employee payments and compliance, allowing you to focus on your startup's core activities.

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Parker Conrad

09/10/24

@ The Social Radars Podcast

Zenefits handled payroll, health insurance, and employee benefits for businesses, growing rapidly and becoming a media darling.