What should I look for when hiring a startup?

Startup Founders Spill: What I Look for in New Hires

• Innovation. My most recent hires have been innovation drivers—those folks who are prepared to take necessary risks to make things happen.
• Grit.
• A CEO Mindset.
• Passion for Learning.
• Hunger.
• Humility.
• Passion for the Product.
• Desire to Be Part of the Team.

Should you work for an early stage startup?

Joining an early-stage company is risky, but you can de-risk your decision. Kenny L. Joining an early-stage startup comes with many tradeoffs. On the other hand, the risk of failure is very high, you might be busier and more stressed than with a normal job, and the pay may be lower than average.

How fast do startups hire?

It takes, on average, 31 days to fill a job vacancy, according to DHI Hiring Indicators Reports. With the high expectations of investors, boards, and founders, startups don’t have the luxury of pushing that average up to 32 days. Here is why Why ‘Hire Fast, Fire Fast’ is a Startup Mantra.

What are some of the best early startup employee stories?

My personal favorite early startup employee story is Doug Edward’s ” I’m Feeling Lucky “, which documents his experience as Google employee #59 (stock options and all). To make a 150 page book short, he makes decamillions in 4 years off of his stock options, and witnesses technology history in the making to boot.

Why do you want to work at a series a startup?

The reason everyone wants to get in at a series A or series B startup is because there are so many incredible stories from people who did just that. My personal favorite early startup employee story is Doug Edward’s ” I’m Feeling Lucky “, which documents his experience as Google employee #59 (stock options and all).

Are later stage startups worth the risk and reward?

In my opinion, later stage startups are a much better balance of risk and reward, with a similar depth of experience and culture that people are looking for at startups. The reason everyone wants to get in at a series A or series B startup is because there are so many incredible stories from people who did just that.

When is the best time to invest in startup equity?

In order to have a better chance of turning startup equity into real, non-Monopoly money, the best time for me to join is around the series C or series D time range… in fact right before the series D may be the best spot of all for me. Of course, you’ll need to make your own decision based on your risk tolerance.