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“What most startup failure statistics don't tell us: A top killer of startups is 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀. Bad ones you can spot right away. It's the mediocre hires that can slowly kill you. That's why top CEOs spend most of their time hiring the best people.” I can’t agree more.

🌍 Scared of Building a Global Team? Here's How to Mitigate the Risk. When I first considered global talent for my startup, I had my doubts. But here's what worked for us: 1. Local Oversight: Assign a local developer to oversee your global team. This can be part-time but ensures compliance and final code pushes are secure. 2. Controlled Access: Implement a strict password system and grant the minimum necessary access. For instance, if a developer doesn't need access to the production database, don’t give it. At my startup, only a select few had access to our secret algorithms, while the broader team worked on the less sensitive UI. 3. Robust Documentation: Create thorough onboarding documentation to ensure knowledge transfer. This prevents critical information from being siloed with specific team members. By following these steps, we slashed our costs by half and safely tapped into global talent Ready to build your global team? What strategies have you found effective? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Founders #VentureCapital #FutureOfWork --------------------- 👋 I’m Kateryna. ✨Former Silicon Valley Tech Co-Founder ✨Now, your Fractional CTO and Advisor for Startups 🔔 Follow for more insights on tech, startups, and leadership!

🎯 Flexibility as the Key to Success: How the Subscription Model Helps Startups Grow Faster ✅ For startups, time is money, and the ability to adapt quickly is crucial to success. The subscription model allows you to access the right specialists without long-term commitments, saving both time and effort. Instead of spending weeks on hiring, you can immediately start working with experts who will help speed up the process. Additionally, the subscription model helps control the budget: you only pay for what you need, reducing financial risks and allowing better resource management. At Rivon, we offer the flexibility that lets startups focus on growth and development, not on recruiting and managing teams. Ready to accelerate your journey to success? We’re here to help! 👌 #StartupGrowth #FlexibleHiring #SubscriptionModel #ITservices #BusinessSuccess

Contrary to what most founders think: Investors prefer a thoughtful response over a quick one. And this doesn't just apply to pitches. In business, we like to play the long game. Building and mastering the fundamentals before expanding too quickly. Why? We know scaling too fast can lead to: → Loss of control over quality and customer experience → Cash flow issues or unsustainable financial pressure → Dilution of company culture and loss of team cohesion All silent but deadly killers of even the greatest startup ideas. So, we invest our time, resources, and expertise in a startup that... → Can say they aim to focus on a small market before expanding. → Knows their unit economics inside out with a clear plan for profitability. → Understands that a lean team with the right expertise is more valuable than hiring for the sake of growth. Isn't that worth a minute to think about? i5growth - international growth / i5invest: Investment Fund, global tech M&A arm, team of 100+, offices in San Francisco, Vienna, Madrid, Berlin, Frankfurt; 200+ exits & strategic partnerships with tech leaders such as Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, Qualcomm, Samsung, Nvidia, Naspers, NBC, … #strategy #startups #growth #technology #i5growth #i5invest

For tech startups, hiring for scalability is essential to long-term success. As your company grows, the ability to scale quickly can be the difference between thriving and falling behind. 70% of startups fail because they lack the right talent to support growth, making strategic hiring a critical focus. Hiring for scalability means looking beyond immediate needs and finding candidates who can grow with the company. Employees with diverse skills, adaptability, and leadership potential are invaluable as your startup navigates new challenges and opportunities. 🌱 Focusing on scalable hires also improves team agility, enabling faster innovation and problem-solving. By building a team designed to scale, startups can respond to market shifts, launch new products, and seize growth opportunities without missing a beat. Follow Hundred Plus Now! Hundred Plus: Your Gateway to Global Talent! #TechStartups #Scalability #Talent #Growth #Innovation #Leadership #Agility #Employee

In tech, talent is the foundation of every breakthrough. Recruiting isn't just about hiring, it's about empowering visionaries to build what’s next 🚀. #talent #recruiting #tech #innovation #startups

“You know who the best Engineering Managers are?… 🧐 The ICs who never, ever want to be a manager but decide they have to be a manager because no one else is going to be able to do as good a job.” Individual Contributors who are technically gifted, managed small teams, and know how to get the job done, are exactly the type of people you need to hire when scaling your founding team. If you’re struggling to attract the right engineering talent to scale you’re startup, comment “SCALE” and I’ll send you my top candidates relevant to your company. #StartUp #AIStartUp #LLMs #GenerativeAI #SF #BayArea #SilliconValley

Skill-based hiring accelerates growth, hiring for growth is looking beyond degrees and credentials. It’s about: 1️. Understanding how candidates solve problems 2️. Grasping their willingness to thrive under pressure 3️. Focusing on adaptive thinking and practical expertise The skill-based model we've mastered at Ramping Up gives startups the edge they need to scale fast and outperform competitors. The result? Faster ramp-up, 🎯 fewer mistakes, and teams ready to tackle complex challenges. #RampingUp #SkillBasedHiring #Startups #TalentAcquisition #ProblemSolving #HiringStrategy

As a seed investor, the question I get most often is: What is my number one consideration? It is all about the team: The ability to hire exceptional talent is the most crucial skill for a startup executive team. Talent drives innovation: Startups thrive on innovation, and the quality of a startup's team directly influences its ability to generate and execute innovative solutions. Adaptability and growth: Startups will need to pivot their strategy or scale rapidly in response to market conditions. Having a team that can adapt and grow with the company is essential. Time and resource constraints: Startups often operate with limited resources and need to make each hire be of consequence. Having a team skilled at identifying and recruiting top talent is crucial for the startup's growth and sustainability.