<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Startup founders should approach early-stage hiring by dedicating significant time to recruiting, interviewing, and closing candidates.</li><li>Avoid settling for mediocrity by committing to interviewing at least 30 candidates for each VP-level role to find exceptional hires.</li><li>Prioritize hiring for cultural fit in the early days to maintain team cohesion and avoid potential churn as the company scales.</li><li>Implement pre-screening tests to filter out bad fits quickly before investing time in extensive interviews; focus on candidate capabilities rather than prestigious backgrounds.</li></ul>

Dear SaaStr: How Should Startup Founders Approach Early-Stage Hiring?

Discover more