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#07 Making Early Hires | Julio Martinez | Slush 2023
Make intentional early hires that drive company growth by prioritizing attitude, seniority, and culture, and avoid unnecessary tensions with clear vision and data-driven decision-making.
- Prioritize early hires, they are crucial for company growth
- Don’t cheat yourself, make intentional hires
- Flex your hiring muscles, don’t settle for mediocrity
- Hire based on attitude, not just skills
- Use referrals, they are your best hires
- Be competitive, don’t wait for the right candidate
- Keep company simple, focus on fundamentals
- Don’t compromise on seniority, it’s crucial for early stage companies
- Be practical, don’t overthink the hiring process
- Use design as a competitive advantage
- Make sure early hires are passionate about your product
- Avoid unnecessary tensions, be clear about your vision
- Focus on performance, it’s critical for early stage companies
- Don’t be afraid to make tough decisions, fire underperformers
- Be intentional about building relationships with your early hires
- Master the art of hiring, it’s crucial for company growth
- Focus on building a strong team, not just individual talent
- Use data to drive decision-making, not just intuition
- Be prepared to learn from failure, it’s a natural part of the hiring process
- Keep company culture in mind when making hiring decisions
- Prioritize the right culture, it’s essential for company growth
- Don’t overcomplicate the hiring process, keep it simple
- Use advice sources, they can provide valuable insights
- Be humble, recognize that you don’t know everything
- Focus on building a strong brand, it will attract top talent
- Prioritize building relationships with early hires, they are crucial for company growth