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Ben Silbermann

04/07/17

@ Y Combinator

Hiring referrals become increasingly important as the company grows, serving as a key source of talent.

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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

References can also serve as a valuable source of new recruits, so it's important to engage deeply with them.

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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

The best source for hiring is personal referrals from people you already know, as most successful tech companies have been built this way.

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Gustaf Alströmer

06/27/19

@ Y Combinator

Referrals can be a powerful growth strategy, but they should be measured for incrementality to ensure they are effective and not just perceived as free growth.

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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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Ben Silbermann

04/07/17

@ Y Combinator

Hiring a professional recruiter early on can significantly improve the quality of hires and cultural fit within the company.

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Tom Preston-Werner

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

A strong company culture can be a powerful hiring tool, especially as competition for talent increases.

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Ben Silbermann

04/07/17

@ Y Combinator

As companies grow, it's essential to maintain transparency about risks and challenges to attract the right talent.

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

You should leverage your network to find and attract top talent to your ventures, as this is a significant advantage.

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

You should leverage your network to find and attract top talent to your ventures, as this is a significant advantage.