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Sarah Nahm

07/10/19

@ Y Combinator

The key to a strong company culture lies in hiring the right people and recognizing their contributions, which ultimately leads to better results.

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Startup Hiring Advice from Lever CEO Sarah Nahm with Holly Liu

@ Y Combinator

Startup Hiring Advice from Lever CEO Sarah Nahm with Holly Liu

07/10/19

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Danae Ringelmann

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

A strong culture is one where people's values and behaviors align with what the company needs to win, leading to higher productivity and happiness.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/06/17

@ Y Combinator

A strong company culture provides stability, aligns people on shared values, and helps retain the right employees.

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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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Sam Altman

06/01/17

@ Y Combinator

A strong culture is defined by how well it supports high performance and retains talented individuals, not just by surface-level benefits.

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Luis von Ahn

05/10/25

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

It's crucial to bring in the right people as you build a company, ensuring they are skilled in their roles and fit well within the culture.

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Keith Rabois

04/20/17

@ Y Combinator

Establishing a strong company culture from the beginning is vital; it guides decision-making and helps employees align with the company's values and goals.

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Jason Kilar

06/02/17

@ Y Combinator

A strong company culture should act as both a magnet for the right talent and a repellent for those who don't fit, ensuring that only those aligned with the company's values are attracted.

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Dr. Elizabeth Iorns

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

Company culture is incredibly important; it determines whether you can build and retain a great team and whether people want to work at your company.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/06/17

@ Y Combinator

To create a strong culture, start with the founder's personal values and the types of people they want to work with.