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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

I prefer to hire talented individuals who can iterate and figure things out rather than those who simply know how to run existing systems.

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From PayPal Intern to Starting 4x Billion-Dollar Companies | Joe Lonsdale Interview

@ My First Million

From PayPal Intern to Starting 4x Billion-Dollar Companies | Joe Lonsdale Interview

04/26/24

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I prefer to hire for talent, ambition, and hard work rather than just expertise, especially when building something new.

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I prefer hiring people who are coachable and understand the specific values I prioritize in content creation.

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I learned that I should hire people who are better than me in areas where I need help, rather than expecting them to figure things out for me.

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I believe in hiring people based on instinct and giving them a chance, rather than relying solely on the hiring process, which can be imperfect.

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Hiring is often inductive; I look for talented individuals I want to work with, valuing traits like hard work, integrity, creativity, and a genuine desire to build something great.

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Sachin Kansal

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I prefer engineers who can co-create and collaborate without needing a detailed PRD to start a project.

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Chad Rigetti

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Hire individuals who can create order and clarity within the organization, as they will help pump entropy out of your vision and drive progress.

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Reid Hoffman

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When scaling, it's crucial to hire individuals who can learn and adapt rather than just those with specific experience, as the needs of the business will evolve.

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Daniel Sturman

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When hiring, it's crucial to find smart and humble individuals who are lifelong learners, especially in a rapidly changing tech landscape.