At the same time, great product isn't enough. There are plenty of examples of superior products falling to the wayside because of better marketing, better attention to customers, etc.

A lot of great products never make it because they don't have the necessary push — and I'd say the same holds true when hiring. Lots of interesting companies who don't generate the right attention, don't have a solid enough employer brand to get people hooked.

At the same time, great product isn’t enough. There are plenty of examples of superior products falling to the wayside because of better marketing, better attention to customers, etc.

A lot of great products never make it because they don’t have the necessary push — and I’d say the same holds true when hiring. Lots of interesting companies who don’t generate the right attention, don’t have a solid enough employer brand to get people hooked.

just my 2 cents..

just my 2 cents..

Interviews on how to hire in Silicon Valley. I especially like Guy Kawasaki’s comment – “the key to getting great people to work for you is to have a great product. That is why Google does so well. That is why Apple does so well.&#8221…

Generally, I'd say most companies feel that way: go for young, smart and talented people, even if they're inexperienced.

Most startup founders are just the same – brilliant, fun guys right out of school.

Generally, I’d say most companies feel that way: go for young, smart and talented people, even if they’re inexperienced.

Most startup founders are just the same – brilliant, fun guys right out of school.

Some people might think Dick's approach is silly, and maybe to a certain extent it is, but if it's representative of the company's culture then I'm all for the approach he's taken.