Companies Quote by Ben Horowitz
“When screening engineers from other companies, its smart to value engineers from great companies more than those from mediocre companies.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Hard Thing About Hard Things, 2014
Prioritize candidates from top-tier firms, assuming they bring higher quality and experience.
In simple terms: Hire from prestigious companies for better talent.
Value proven track records over unknown potential.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- startup hiring
- team building
- performance evaluation
- career advancement
- industry benchmarking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess potential beyond résumé prestige?
- What risks arise from over‑valuing brand names?
May overlook hidden talent in smaller firms.