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Austen Allred

04/03/19

@ Y Combinator

We're looking at labor market shortages and aiming to fill those gaps, which can be as large as five million people at a time.

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A CS Education That's Free Until You Get a Job - Austen Allred of Lambda School

@ Y Combinator

A CS Education That's Free Until You Get a Job - Austen Allred of Lambda School

04/03/19

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Austen Allred

04/03/19

@ Y Combinator

There's a huge shortage of nurses because nursing schools are capped due to funding issues, which drives labor shortages across the economy.

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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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Luther Lowe

06/14/24

@ Y Combinator

Access to talent is a major issue; we need to ensure that high-skilled individuals can enter the U.S. to build companies, as the current process is not straightforward.

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Manny Medina

04/22/25

@ Sequoia Capital

The companies thriving in the AI space are addressing labor pools that are disappearing due to retirement or are difficult to fill, leading to strong demand and good economics.

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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

When using hiring marketplaces, be proactive in reaching out to candidates, as demand for good engineering talent exceeds supply.

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The Diary Of A CEO Cast

05/12/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

We need to prepare young people for a future where traditional career paths may not exist, equipping them with skills to navigate a rapidly changing job market.

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Chris Williamson Cast

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

The shrinking workforce due to retiring populations creates economic strain, necessitating immigration to support social security systems.

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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Hiring should be your top priority when necessary, and you must be prepared for a lengthy recruitment process to attract the best talent, as they often have many options.

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Bill Gates

02/21/25

@ Stripe

The economic systems we have today are designed for a world with scarce labor, but with AI, labor will not be a scarce input anymore.