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Ben Silbermann

04/07/17

@ Y Combinator

Hiring is not just about the founders; the majority of a company's success relies on the contributions of all employees.

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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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Y Combinator Cast

05/20/22

@ Y Combinator

Every successful CEO emphasizes the importance of hiring, but as a founder, you need to focus on other critical aspects before mastering hiring.

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Harj Taggar

03/26/21

@ Y Combinator

While hiring employees can increase productivity, you don't get the same emotional support from them as you do from a co-founder, who is equally invested in the startup's success.

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Sam Altman

05/06/15

@ Platzi Team

Hiring the right team is crucial; poor hiring decisions can lead to a startup's failure, while a great team can drive success.

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Adora Cheung

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

As a founder, managing people is essential, even if it feels less exciting than working on the product; you can't build a company alone.

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Michael Truell

06/11/25

@ Y Combinator

Hiring the right first ten employees is critical, as they can significantly influence the company's future success and culture.

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Michael Seibel

06/02/24

@ Startup Istanbul

Hiring should be a slow process; it's possible to achieve significant growth with a small founding team, as demonstrated by successful startups.

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Michael Seibel

10/29/22

@ Y Combinator

A common misconception is that success in startups is solely dependent on the investors involved, but the reality is that founders must drive their own success.

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Sam Altman

05/06/15

@ Platzi Team

As a CEO, you should spend a significant amount of time hiring the best people, as this is essential for your startup's success.

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Daniel Priestley

05/27/25

@ Chris Williamson

Entrepreneurship is a team sport, and successful businesses rely on collaborative efforts rather than just individual founders.