Avoid These Pitfalls Most Founders Face When Building Their First Team

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The early team can make or break a startup, yet most founders approach hiring with deeply flawed assumptions.

After spending years working closely with early-stage companies, I’ve seen how the strongest teams come together and where most founders go wrong. The difference often lies in understanding a few key principles that contradict conventional wisdom.

Past success can be misleading

Many founders believe they need to hire from successful tech companies and seek candidates with impressive track records. This seems logical but often backfires. Early-stage startups operate in uncertainty, with limited resources and unclear direction. Success at a large company doesn’t predict success in

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