Startup Hiring Tips from Pebble Watch Founder Eric Migicovsky

Name: Startup Hiring Tips from Pebble Watch Founder Eric Migicovsky
Uploaded: 2023-03-09 21:10:06
Description: When hiring for a startup, look for flexible and creative problem-solvers who are trustworthy and have diverse skill sets, and trust your team to figure things out independently.

This article is a summary of a YouTube video "Hiring Tips from Pebble Watch Founder Eric Migicovsky" by Y Combinator

TLDR When hiring for a startup, look for flexible and creative problem-solvers who are trustworthy and have diverse skill sets, and trust your team to figure things out independently.

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Look for flexible and creative problem-solvers when hiring for a startup.
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Trust is key in hiring for your company, and personal connections often lead to the best hires.
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My school projects included researching climate change, creating a marketing campaign, and designing a website for a local business.
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Working with trusted connections can lead to successful problem-solving.
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People can solve problems independently.
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Trust your team to figure things out, or you'll end up doing everything yourself.
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Startups need diverse skill sets to handle multiple tasks, including product design.
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Early stage hires need to be adaptable, trustworthy, and have a diverse skill set.