The number of employees does not necessarily reflect the success of a company
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If it is true that...
Startups should aim to be cool and cheap, not expensive and impressive 1 0 2and
The location of a startup is very important for productivity 1 0 2and
Hiring unnecessary people slows down a company's progress 1 0 2and
The number of employees does not necessarily reflect the success of a company 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Spending money slowly encourages a culture of cheapness 1 0 2Mentions
Paul Graham/How to Start a Startup
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