--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Let's say a startup is hot. It ships…" description: "\"Let's say a startup is hot. It ships something great, and it achieves success. Thus, it's able to attract the best, brightest, and most talented. These..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/37f/guy-kawasaki-1292_able_let-s-say-a-startup-is-hot-it-ships-some_259785.jpg" --- # Let's say a startup is hot. It ships something great, and… ![“Let's say a startup is hot. It ships something great, and it achieves success. Thus, it's able to attract the best, brightest, and most talented. These people have been told they're the best since childhood. Indeed, being hired by the hot company is "proof" that they are the A and A+ players; in…” quote by Guy Kawasaki](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/37f/guy-kawasaki-1292_able_let-s-say-a-startup-is-hot-it-ships-some_259785.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/37f/guy-kawasaki-1292_able_let-s-say-a-startup-is-hot-it-ships-some_259785.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/37f/guy-kawasaki-1292_able_let-s-say-a-startup-is-hot-it-ships-some_259785.jpg) > “Let's say a startup is hot. It ships something great, and it achieves success. Thus, it's able to attract the best, brightest, and most talented. These people have been told they're the best since childhood. Indeed, being hired by the hot company is "proof" that they are the A and A+ players; in fact, the company is so hot that it can out-recruit Google and Microsoft.” [Guy Kawasaki](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/guy-kawasaki/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Success attracts top talent, reinforcing the belief that hiring by a hot startup validates elite status. **In simple terms:** Hot companies draw the best, confirming perceived elite status. Key Takeaway Recognize that reputation can bias talent perception. Themes reputation talent acquisition bias validation competition Mood cautious analytical critical Type advisory observational reflective When to use this quote - recruiting - career decisions - company branding - talent retention - industry competition Key Concepts signaling theory halo effect social proof Questions to Reflect On - How does brand prestige influence hiring decisions? - Can reputation replace proven performance? 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