Recruiting passionate and driven individuals

In the podcast, the speaker shares their recruiting philosophy which is based on finding passionate, hungry, and driven individuals. The speaker draws inspiration from a financial investor who looks for poor, hungry, and driven people rather than focusing on prestigious educational backgrounds. Similarly, the speaker looks for athletes who demonstrate passion, hunger, and drive during practice, as well as the ability to embrace intensity and hard work. The speaker emphasizes the importance of finding individuals who are willing to work hard and commit to the journey, even when faced with challenges or initially unexpected demands.