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Hiring

"It doesn't make sense to hire smart people and tell them what to do; we hire smart people so they can tell us what to do."— Steve Jobs, Co-founder of Apple Inc.
Hiring
January 6, 2025 8:12

Startup Hiring Playbook: Attracting Top Talent on a Budget

Learn proven strategies to attract top talent to your startup on a budget. From co-founder selection to creative hiring tactics, build a winning, cost-effective team.

Hiring
December 22, 2024 12:14

How to Find the Perfect Co-Founder: The Ultimate Guide for Startup Success

Learn how to find the perfect co-founder for your startup success. Discover tips on complementary skills, shared vision, trust, communication, and growth.

Hiring
December 22, 2024 11:51

How to Hire a CTO: A Founder’s Guide to Building Your Tech Team

Learn how to hire a CTO for your startup with this founder's guide. From timing to qualities to look for, build a tech team that drives innovation and growth.

Hiring
December 8, 2024 13:08

Building a Winning Startup Team: Traits to Look for in Your First 10 Hires

Discover key traits for building a winning startup team. Learn how to hire your first 10 employees with complementary skills, resilience, shared vision, and passion.

Hiring
December 4, 2024 12:31

How to Attract Top Talent to Your Startup Without Breaking the Bank

Attract top talent to your startup by building a strong culture, prioritizing well-being, empowering employees, and leading with values—all without breaking the bank.

Hiring
December 4, 2024 12:15

The Startup Founder’s Guide to Interviewing Candidates Effectively

Learn how startup founders can interview candidates effectively to build a strong team. Discover actionable tips on hiring for skills, cultural fit, and problem-solving.

Episode Summaries

The Villain Test: Mastering Consumer Tech Trends

January 14, 2025

Craig Shapiro shares insights on founders, investing, and future consumer tech trends.

Building and Scaling Exceptional Product Teams

January 13, 2025

Rohini Pandhi shares insights on hiring PMs, multi-product strategies, and fostering customer obsession for product success.

Hero Cosmetics: $630M Success Story of Mighty Patch

January 1, 2025

Discover how Ju Rhyu built Hero Cosmetics, turning acne patches into a $630M brand dominating the U.S. market.

The Container Store: Success, Challenges, and Regrets

December 29, 2024

Explore Kip and Sharon Tindell's journey: founding The Container Store, navigating online retail, and reflecting on going public.