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Ben Silbermann

04/07/17

@ Y Combinator

In the early stages, we worked with our first ten hires for a week to assess their fit and capabilities before making a commitment.

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Hiring and Culture with Patrick and John Collison and Ben Silbermann (HtSaS 2014: 11)

@ Y Combinator

Hiring and Culture with Patrick and John Collison and Ben Silbermann (HtSaS 2014: 11)

04/07/17

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Ben Silbermann

04/07/17

@ Y Combinator

For early hires, working closely with candidates before hiring helps ensure they are a good fit for the team.

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Julia Hartz

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

In the early days, we focused on hiring the best talent to fill gaps in our skills, which helped us grow from three to over 300 employees in just a few years.

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Michael Truell

06/11/25

@ Y Combinator

Hiring the right first ten employees is critical, as they can significantly influence the company's future success and culture.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/07/17

@ Y Combinator

The first 10 hires are crucial because they set the tone for the company culture; each person hired can influence the next 10 people, making those initial decisions highly consequential.

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Ben Silbermann

04/07/17

@ Y Combinator

In the early days, hiring must focus on candidates who can contribute immediately, rather than those who may take longer to ramp up.

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Wade Foster

08/19/17

@ Y Combinator

We conduct in-person onboarding for new hires, allowing them to spend a week with us in the Bay Area to build relationships and understand the company culture.

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Matthew Prince

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

In our early hires, we didn't prioritize candidates with web infrastructure backgrounds, which led to unique solutions to technical challenges.

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Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

Hiring in the early stages of a startup is often unscalable and requires significant effort to sift through potential candidates.

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Ben Silbermann

04/07/17

@ Y Combinator

To help new hires become effective quickly, we focus on their onboarding experience and ensure they understand the company's goals.