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The Y Combinator Startup Hiring Playbook
What top YC companies like Stripe, Airbnb, and DoorDash have in common when it comes to hiring exceptional talent.
The 10 Most Expensive Series A Hiring Mistakes
Series A is when hiring mistakes become really expensive. Here are the errors we see most often and how to avoid them.
Startup Equity Compensation: The Complete 2025 Guide
Equity is your most valuable recruiting tool. Here is how to use it effectively to attract top talent.
AI Startup Hiring in 2025: The Complete Playbook
AI talent is the scarcest resource in tech. Here is how leading AI startups are winning the talent war.
Managing Remote Engineering Teams: A 2025 Guide
Remote work is here to stay. Here is how to build and manage high-performing distributed engineering teams.
Hiring Your First Sales Rep: A Founder Guide
Your first sales hire can make or break your go-to-market. Here is how to find someone who can sell without a playbook.
Technical Interview Best Practices in 2025
Leetcode is declining. Here is what the best engineering teams are doing instead to evaluate technical talent.
Hiring Product Managers at Startups
Product management at a startup is fundamentally different from big tech PM. Here is how to hire PMs who thrive in chaos.
How to Compete with FAANG Offers
You cannot match Google cash. But you can still win great candidates. Here is how startups compete.
Hiring Designers at Startups
Design hiring at startups is confusing. Here is how to figure out what you need and find the right person.
Building Your Employer Brand on Zero Budget
You cannot outspend big tech on employer branding. But you can out-authentic them.
When and How to Hire a Startup CFO
Your first CFO hire can transform your company trajectory. Here is how to time it right and find the right person.
When to Hire a Head of People at Your Startup
The Head of People role is critical but often misunderstood. Here is how to time it right.
The Seed to Series A Hiring Journey
Your hiring needs will transform dramatically from seed to Series A. Here is how to navigate the transition.
Building Diverse Teams at Startups: A Practical Guide
Diversity is not just the right thing to do. It is a competitive advantage. Here is how to build diverse teams from day one.
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