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How To Recruit The Best Engineers And Sales Reps

How To Recruit The Best Engineers And Sales Reps

Y Combinator Startup Podcast
Nov 7, 2025 43 min
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<p>Most founders think hiring is about interviewing. But it&#39;s actually about selling.For Startup School, Juicebox co-founder &amp; CEO David Paffenholz joins YC&#39;s Harj Taggar to share how early-stage founders can find, pitch, and close top engineering and sales talent— from crafting better outreach to winning great hires from Big Tech— even when you&#39;re an unknown startup.</p>

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