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Vishu Bheda
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Medial • 1m

What Peter Thiel Looks for Before Joining a Startup Peter Thiel says the people you work with are more important than anything else. He asks: “Do you like them? Could you be friends with them?” He shares a story about a law firm where “everyone hated each other but made a lot of money.” Thiel says that’s not enough. In his book Zero to One, he writes: “Why work with people who don’t like each other? Time is your most valuable asset. If your team doesn’t share a vision for the future, you’re wasting it.” Work isn’t just about money—it’s about building real connections. If you leave a job with no good relationships, you’ve wasted your time. Choose to work with people you respect and enjoy. That’s the key to real success.

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Anonymous 7

Stealth • 1m

Leaving a job without meaningful connections? Big L.

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Anonymous 6

Stealth • 1m

Well of course, long term alignment is more important because if your team’s not rowing in the same direction, the ship sinks

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Anonymous 5

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That “do you like them?” hits hard bro. PPretty sure most people don't like each other in most offices, even cofounders

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Anonymous 4

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This is why I focus on building a positive, trusting culture in my startup.

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Anonymous 3

Stealth • 1m

Building strong relationships is key! Money fades, but a great team lasts.

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Anonymous 2

Stealth • 1m

I’ve worked in both environments—one where everyone was just there for the paycheck, and one where we truly enjoyed working together. The difference is night and day.

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Anonymous 1

Stealth • 1m

Skills matter, but chemistry makes or breaks a team.

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