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YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/20/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often find it challenging to hire because they have high standards for candidates, which can make the process feel daunting.

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Don't Make These Hiring Mistakes

@ Y Combinator

05/20/22

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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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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders often make the mistake of being afraid to hire senior people early on; instead, they should focus on hiring individuals who can get things done and work hard.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/06/23

@ Y Combinator

Founders who are excited by the challenges of building a startup often find that the difficulty of the journey brings out the best in them, pushing them to raise their standards.

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Brad Flora

07/08/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders frequently waste money on hiring, especially when they pursue high-salary candidates from large companies, believing they will significantly boost productivity.

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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

Hiring is a painful process that takes a lot of time and can feel like a low priority for founders, but neglecting it can hinder your startup's growth.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/20/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often underestimate their unique skills and the specific challenges of their startup, thinking that hiring experienced executives will solve their problems.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/20/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders sometimes hire for future problems they anticipate, but it's crucial to focus on immediate challenges instead of speculative hires.

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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

It's essential for founders to engage deeply with design candidates, especially if they have spent significant time solving related problems themselves.

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Amy Jo Kim

12/30/20

@ Garry Tan

Founders often struggle with the transition from a tech giant mindset to the scrappy approach needed in startups, which requires extreme resourcefulness and thoughtfulness.