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AI Summary
- Max Levchin uses the 'Ronin' quote 'when there's a doubt, there's no doubt' to identify hiring mistakes—if you wonder whether someone should be at the company next year, fire them today
- Distinguishes between occasional emotional friction with brilliant people versus genuine doubts about someone's contribution, work ethic, or company alignment
- No founder has ever regretted firing someone too early; the pattern is always regretting waiting too long to remove underperforming employees