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Peter Reinhardt

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing in HR early on can prevent future challenges and contribute to a healthier company culture as the startup grows.

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Peter Reinhardt on Finding Product Market Fit at Segment

@ Y Combinator

Peter Reinhardt on Finding Product Market Fit at Segment

09/06/18

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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Ignoring HR in the early stages can lead to problems later; establishing a clear structure and performance feedback is vital as the company grows.

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Tim Brady

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

At the early stage of your startup, it's important to think about culture because the first 20 employees will shape the company's cultural DNA and influence future hiring and training.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing in culture is not a luxury; it's a necessity for early-stage companies to ensure that employees want to return to work every day and ignore recruiter emails.

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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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Patrick Collison

11/05/15

@ Greylock

Investing in people who might take a long time to hire is crucial when you're early in a company's history.

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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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Claire McDonnell

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

The way to build a strong company culture is through small, consistent investments every day, which can actually insulate a startup from existential threats.

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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

The cost of making a bad early hire is high; many startups never recover from a poor first hire, so take the time to ensure that new hires align with your company's culture and mission.

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Tim Brady

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

A strong culture supports a good business and can have intangible benefits that are hard to describe, making it crucial to focus on culture early in your startup.