I want to share something I’ve learned about hiring for startups.
It’s not complicated, but it’s been a game-changer for building our team.
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Type of People I Look For
I look for people who would make great founders themselves, but who aren’t ready to take that leap yet.
Maybe they’ve got family commitments or they’re just more risk-averse.
That’s fine – it actually makes them perfect hires.
How to Keep People Happy
The trick is how you manage them.
These people need to truly own their part of the business. I mean complete ownership, like it’s their own mini-startup within the company.
Here’s how you can do that:
- Don’t micromanage them
- Don’t try to control their decisions
- Don’t restrict their creativity
If you start getting controlling, they’ll leave. And they should – that’s not what they signed up for.
Why This Matters
When you give people this kind of freedom, it creates an incredible culture.
It’s really that simple – find great people who could be founders, give them space to build, and watch what happens.