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Hiring inexperienced people at lower costs might be costing your startup a fortune. Startups can't afford to provide on the job training, instead they should get less number of highly experienced folks. Time is a precious commodity in your startup journey. In the context of startups, every moment is an opportunity to inch closer to success, whether launching a product, establishing a market presence or cultivating a customer base. Wasting time on trivial matters can be detrimental to the overall progress of the business. #startup #founder #hiring

Top 10 lessons from launching and building 2 successful startups and failing 2 startups. 👇 -- 1️⃣ Launch now 2️⃣ Build something people want 3️⃣ Be cheap. Earn first spend later 4️⃣ Don't waste your time "clout chasing" at conferences / useless events 5️⃣ No company is perfect. Not even the likes of Google , Apple 6️⃣ Do things that don't scale 7️⃣ Valuation does not equal success 8️⃣ Ideas matter as much as execution does 9️⃣ Fire bad customers 🔟 When building your team, hire fast and fire fast -- Liked this post? 🔔 Follow me Rochan Kakar for more on startup building and growth #startup #lessons #growth

5 Reasons Startups Choose the Subscription Model 🚀 1️⃣ Flexibility. Adjust your team to match your project needs without lengthy hiring processes. 2️⃣ Cost-Efficiency. Pay only for the resources your startup actually needs. 3️⃣ Speed. Gain access to skilled specialists within days, not months. 4️⃣ Focus on Growth. Spend less time on IT challenges and more on scaling your business. 5️⃣ Quality. Work with vetted experts experienced in helping startups thrive. With Rivon, your startup gets all this — and more! Discover how our subscription model can drive your success. Contact us or book a free consultation today. #ITOutsourcing #Startups #FlexibleHiring #BusinessGrowth

Building a strong development team is critical, but it shouldn't drain your resources. Imagine accessing pre-vetted, skilled developers tailored to your needs, without the hassle of recruitment or onboarding. Resource augmentation can give you the agility to scale fast, reduce overhead, and focus on growth, not hiring struggles. It’s the smarter way to bring your vision to life without compromising on quality. Curious how this could work for you? Let’s connect and explore how to scale your team efficiently and cost-effectively. 💡 #StartupGrowth #TechInnovation #ResourceAugmentation #ScalingStartups #AgileTeams #CostEffectiveSolutions #Entrepreneurship #TechStartups #BusinessGrowth #FounderLife

Hire people you can depend on, especially in the early years of your startup. You need people who can identify & solve problems on their own, not those with a mindset to finish off tasks. #startup

Startups team structure be like: 5 people on the team. 3 are “Chiefs.” 2 are “Heads.” But when the website crashes at 2 a.m., the actual title is “Everyone Does Everything.” Forget the fancy titles. Focus on building something real. What’s the weirdest startup title you’ve seen? #startup #team #hiring #humour

For 99.9% of people, quitting your job to launch a startup is a terrible idea ❌ Here’s a process I see time and time again: 1️⃣ Someone decides to start a company. 2️⃣ They find an idea. 3️⃣ They raise funding, hire a team, build the idea. 4️⃣ The idea doesn't work, but they raise more funding to keep iterating. 5️⃣ The idea still doesn't work and they start asking their customers what they really need. 6️⃣ They restart the business around this new idea. Sometimes the restart works. Most of the time it doesn’t. To anyone reading this who wants to be a founder/launch a startup: don’t be embarrassed to start small. Your focus should be on validating that people care about the problem you’re solving and will pay for your solution. Do the small steps before the leap of faith. #founders #startup #vc #business

Customer feedback is the secret weapon of startup success! It helps you perfect your product, understand your market, and stay ahead of the competition. Read more 👇 here, this might be all you need to take your startup from 10 to 100 https://lnkd.in/dcmXEVqG #startup #hiring

This post below is so important for first time founders. You don’t have to and often shouldn’t just quit your day job when you are at the idea stage and you have not been a founder before. I have seen first time founders with only an idea being advised to quit their job and go all in. This is incredibly risky unless you are already wealthy enough to be able to absorb potentially several years of no earnings. Especially important to consider if you have a family to support. There is a point in an early stage startup when all founders have to fully commit. It’s hard work. But be mindful not to cut off your earnings before that.

The surprising reason your startup isn't scaling 😲 You've got a great product and a growing customer base, but somehow, your startup isn't scaling as quickly as you'd like. The culprit? Lack of clear decision-making processes. Without well-defined frameworks for making decisions, you might face: - Delays in executing plans - Confusion among team members - Inconsistent results - Missed opportunities The most successful startups have mastered the art of balancing collaboration with efficient decision-making. By implementing clear processes and empowering your team, you can: - Make faster, more informed decisions - Ensure everyone is aligned and working towards common goals - Adapt quickly to changing market conditions - Scale your startup with confidence It's time to simplify your decision-making and unlock your startup's full potential. P.S. - What's one way you could streamline decision-making in your startup? Share your ideas in the comments.