Aravind Srinivas, the CEO of Perplexity, shared his advice for startup founders on building a team and hiring. He emphasized the importance of hiring people who are smarter than you and surrounding yourself with a diverse team. Srinivas advised founders to look for people who are passionate about the problem they’re trying to solve and have a growth mindset. He also stressed the need to create an environment where people feel empowered to take risks and make mistakes. Srinivas recommended hiring for potential rather than just experience and being open to unconventional candidates. He encouraged founders to prioritize building a strong culture and values from the beginning, as it becomes harder to change as the company grows. Srinivas emphasized the importance of being transparent and communicating clearly with the team.