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Founder's Journal
How to Identify Top 1% Talent (Keith Rabois, Investor in Doordash, YouTube, Airbnb & Lyft)
May 21, 2024
Legendary investor Keith Rabois discusses how to identify top 1% talent, including founders and employees. Topics include finding undiscovered talent, hiring 'barrels,' and the key traits of 10X founders. Learn about the importance of domain expertise in funding founders and uncovering hidden talent for startup success.
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- Identifying top 1% talent requires honing in on specific unique traits crucial for startup success.
- 10x founders stand out by excelling in particular areas such as strategic thinking, technology, or market insights.
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Identifying Top 1% Talent
Successful founders possess a comparative advantage where they excel above others. Keith Reboi, a legendary executive and investor, emphasizes the importance of identifying individuals who are in the top percentile in a specific trait. This trait serves as an unfair advantage, crucial for startups to succeed. Reboi's experience highlights that investing in undiscovered talent with unique abilities significantly increases the probability of success.
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