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2 resources from Sam Altman we point founders to, and the questions each answers.

✍️ Essay
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Why we picked it A dense list of hard won lessons, several of which land directly on speed and iteration as a startup's main edge over big companies. Altman argues you should ship, get to product market fit, and evolve the plan rather than perfect it in advance. Quick to read and easy to return to.

Startup Advice

From Sam Altman by Sam Altman 8 min read

  • Speed is one of your few real advantages, so protect it
  • Seek product market fit by shipping, not by planning in detail
  • Expect to rewrite your plan as you learn from users
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Answers How long should building an MVP take?
✍️ Essay
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Why we picked it This is the tightest statement of why hiring is a founder's core job, not a delegated one, and it argues you should spend a third to a half of your time on it once you have product-market fit. It makes the case that selling your mission is what wins great people before you have obvious traction, which is exactly the leverage you need in a talent war. Read it to reset how seriously you treat recruiting as the founder.

How to Hire

From Sam Altman by Sam Altman Short read

  • Treat recruiting as a top personal priority, not something you squeeze in around product
  • A mission people believe in is your strongest pull when you cannot outbid larger companies
  • Have candidates audition on real work rather than relying on interviews alone
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Answers How do I hire good engineers in India when everyone's competing for the same talent?
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