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Why we picked it Focuses specifically on the leadership-layer question - when to move from doer-hires to function-owning leaders - which is a distinct and later decision from the first five hires.
How to Hire Your First Startup Leadership Team
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- Leadership hires are a later-stage decision, distinct from the first operational hires.
- Look for leaders who can build a function, not just execute within one.
- Timing a leadership hire too early wastes equity; too late causes execution gaps.
