Here’s a quick outline of some of the things I’ve encountered: 1. Hiring T-shaped people versus specialists2. Try to get doers3. More candidate flow solves a lot of problems4. Interview for the actual work you’ll be doing, not skillset trivia5. Raw intelligence is just one factor – don’t overestimate it.

For anyone using the holidays to search for a new startup role: here is a ~2,000 word, ~5 min read on how I would approach it: There is a common failure mode in early startup careers: Step 1: Get your dream job. Doing product or growth or whatever it is that makes your heart flutter. Great... See more