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Y Combinator Cast

10/20/23

@ Y Combinator

When a company is acquired, you may have to reapply for your job, and not everyone will be brought over in the acquisition.

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Should You Quit Your Job At A Unicorn?

@ Y Combinator

10/20/23

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Diana Hu

08/28/19

@ Y Combinator

After an acquisition, it's vital to continue pursuing the original vision of the startup, as it can be a significant motivator for the team.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

11/02/23

@ Y Combinator

Sometimes, you may need to take a step back in your career to move forward, such as switching to a job with better compensation and opportunities.

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Satya Nadella

05/22/25

@ Matthew Berman

When hiring, companies will likely want to own the intellectual property of the agents that employees bring with them.

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Zach Perret

05/27/25

@ Acquired

The emotional response from employees during the acquisition announcement was intense, as many had invested years into the company and had their identities tied to its success.

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Patrick Collison

11/05/15

@ Greylock

In early-stage company recruiting, you have to be way more persistent and accept that it will take longer than what seems reasonable.

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Keith Rabois

04/20/17

@ Y Combinator

When hiring, consider both the company's growth rate and the individual's learning curve; if an employee's growth outpaces the company's, they can continue in their role.

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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

Involve your team and investors in the hiring process after making an offer to help close candidates who may be hesitant about leaving larger companies.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

09/18/18

@ Y Combinator

The process of selling the company was very painful and arduous, especially since I had to maintain a double life and couldn't be transparent with my team during the acquisition process.

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Ben Silbermann

04/07/17

@ Y Combinator

As the company grows, onboarding processes need to be formalized to ensure new hires are integrated effectively into the team.