Chief of Staff & Founder’s Associate

When to start hiring (Pre-seed & Seed)

1. Begin the hiring process once you've identified the skills required to achieve your company's milestones and understand how new team members will accelerate your progress.
2. Initiate recruitment efforts 3-6 months prior to when you need new hires onboard, as securing top talent often involves engaging with numerous candidates.
3. Recognize that hiring is fundamentally a numbers game, necessitating persistence and extensive outreach.

How to hire your first employees (Pre-seed & Seed)

1. Your initial hires should be versatile, highly skilled individuals who resonate with your company's vision and culture, as they will significantly influence your organization's trajectory.
2. Prioritize candidates who demonstrate intelligence and effectiveness, as these qualities are crucial in early-stage startups where roles can evolve rapidly.
3. Utilize your personal and professional networks to source candidates, as referrals often lead to higher-quality hires.
4. Additionally, consider having candidates perform practical tasks or short-term projects to assess their capabilities and fit within your team. Linear’s approach to work trials.
   1. Also example Engineer work trial from Linear can be found here

Series A and beyond TBC

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Other resources:

Gokul Rajaram on Twitter: "0. Startup CEOs: if you want to hire the leader for a particular function, follow this playbook. / Twitter"

Mochary Method Curriculum

Good reads:

• Concise and straight to the point: “It’s a numbers game”: https://blog.eladgil.com/p/ninja-hiring-techniques-for-early-stage
• https://blog.samaltman.com/how-to-hire