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Mayur Kamat

05/22/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Early in your career, don't optimize for compensation; most of your earnings will come later in your career.

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Unconventional product lessons from Binance, N26, Google, more | Mayur Kamat (CPO at N26)

@ Lenny's Podcast

Unconventional product lessons from Binance, N26, Google, more | Mayur Kamat (CPO at N26)

05/22/25

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Mayur Kamat

05/22/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Optimize for your strengths rather than your weaknesses, especially early in your career.

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Sheryl Sandberg

06/02/17

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

In the early stages of your career, focus on helping others succeed and what you learn, rather than just your own accomplishments.

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Sam Altman

09/28/16

@ Y Combinator

In your 20s, working hard early in your career can lead to compounding benefits later on, so prioritize learning and networking.

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Sam Altman

06/01/17

@ Y Combinator

Companies should avoid overpaying for talent during rapid growth, as it can create unsustainable salary expectations that are difficult to reverse later.

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Shreyas Doshi

08/25/22

@ Lenny's Podcast

In high leverage roles, focus on minimizing opportunity cost rather than just achieving positive ROI, as this leads to better long-term outcomes.

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Kathryn Minshew

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

As a startup, you often can't offer competitive salaries, so focus on what you can provide that is more valuable, like passion and personal growth opportunities.

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Tim Brady

01/26/21

@ Y Combinator

Different employees value equity differently; some prefer the certainty of a salary over the uncertainty of equity, so tailor your compensation strategy accordingly.

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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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Aaron Epstein

12/16/22

@ Y Combinator

Pricing isn't permanent; it often takes years to capture the full value of your product, so don't worry about maximizing value early on.