Founders - hiring employee #1 is a critical move.

It feels uncomfortable - you’ve been in the Founder trenches owning your world & work. Now it’s time to bring team members in on the journey to be force multipliers.

Let’s be clear: this is not “just a hire.” However you position the role and reward this person, they are an extension of your Co-Founder DNA. They are the start of your culture, and the person who’ll tell your story in the rooms you’re not in.

Getting Started: Core Principals

• Hire for ownership, not titles
• They should scare you a bit (in an energising way)
• Chemistry > Pedigree
• Your mission is your biggest USP
• Have high standards, but don’t hold out for ‘perfect’

Talent GTM: Defining The Role & How to Hire

• Get crystal clear on what you actually need
• Your network is your biggest ally
• When interviewing
• During interviewing
• Set up working sessions, not formal interviews
• Seek excitement & spark, not formatted answers
• Move fast and make it a reality