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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

When assessing technical skills, focus on evaluating past work and portfolios, especially if you're a non-technical founder.

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Building an Engineering Team by Ammon Bartram and Harj Taggar

@ Y Combinator

Building an Engineering Team by Ammon Bartram and Harj Taggar

09/26/18

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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

If you're a non-technical founder, having a technical co-founder can significantly improve your ability to assess technical candidates.

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Harj Taggar

09/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Don't overly focus on the specific skills your co-founder has today; instead, prioritize their ability to learn and adapt as the startup evolves.

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Reid Hoffman

11/05/14

@ YC Root Access

When evaluating co-founders, it's essential to have a diverse range of strengths, including at least one technical founder and someone dedicated to the business side, like fundraising.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

The founders are critical to a startup's success; I evaluate them based on their communication skills and depth of understanding.

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Reid Hoffman

04/18/17

@ Y Combinator

When considering what makes a great founder, it's essential to reflect on your own skills and readiness for the role.

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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

A key focus will be on evaluating companies, especially for non-technical investors, emphasizing the importance of meeting and discussing with founders.

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Vivek Ravisankar

03/30/18

@ Y Combinator

It's becoming more important to assess candidates based on their skills and projects rather than their educational background.

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Y Combinator Cast

12/01/23

@ Y Combinator

Successful non-technical founders often excel at recruiting by identifying the best talent and finding ways to work with them, which is a key pattern for success.

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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

When assessing a startup, I look for the founder's passion and resilience, as these traits are crucial for overcoming challenges in building a company.