Mr. Startup: Paul Graham, founder of YCombinator, and his "no asshole" rule
Robert Scoble
Why leaders watch it
Paul Graham explains the no-jerks rule in hiring and how YC picks founders, useful for protecting team culture.
Robert Scoble interviews Paul Graham at Y Combinator's Mountain View headquarters as 36 new startups debut. They discuss what YC is, and Graham's no-assholes rule.
Takeaways
- Avoid brilliant jerks when hiring
- Founder character predicts startup outcomes
- Culture is set by who you admit
Topics: Culture & values, Hiring & talent
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