First-Time Founders
Helpful Articles for First Time Founders
Scaling
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Apr 1, 2026
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10 min read
How to Spot Candidates Who Actually Want to Work at a Startup (Not Just Need a Paycheck)
Ask about past behavior in ambiguity, not hypotheticals. Be brutally honest about chaos. Let candidates self-select. Here's how to spot fit.
Scaling
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Mar 26, 2026
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12 min read
Resume Workflow: Blind Review, Auto-Rejection, and Retention Rules
Blind resume review reduces bias. Auto-rejecting based on degrees risks discrimination claims. You must keep all resumes 1+ years. Here's your resume workflow.
Scaling
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Mar 25, 2026
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13 min read
Pay Transparency in Job Postings: What You Must Disclose (And What You Should)
CO/CA/NY require salary ranges in job posts. Remote hiring triggers compliance regardless of your location. Here's what to disclose in each state.
Scaling
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Mar 24, 2026
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13 min read
How to Write Honest Job Descriptions That Attract Ambitious People (When You Can't Pay FAANG Salaries)
Stop overselling. Ambitious people want honest job descriptions that respect their intelligence with real challenges, real learning, and real trade-offs.
Scaling
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Mar 23, 2026
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14 min read
AI in Hiring Laws 2026: What Every Founder Needs to Know Right Now
AI hiring laws are in effect NOW in CA, IL, NY, CO, TX. Candidates can sue in Illinois. Fines up to $20K/violation in Colorado. Here's what you need to know for compliance.
Scaling
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Mar 17, 2026
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11 min read
Complete Startup Onboarding Template: Checklists for Managers and New Hires
Ready-to-use onboarding template with checklists for hiring managers and new employees: Day 1, Week 1, and 30/60/90 days with state compliance.
Scaling
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Mar 13, 2026
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13 min read
Startup Interview 100+ Question Bank
100+ interview questions that reveal if someone will thrive at a startup, not just give polished corporate answers. Organized by role and skill.
Scaling
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Mar 12, 2026
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13 min read
Don't Ask That!
What You Can (and Can't) Legally Ask in Interviews
Scaling
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Mar 11, 2026
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14 min read
How to Create an Interview Scorecard
Interview scorecards make hiring faster, fairer, and legally defensible. Here's how to create role-specific scorecards that improve hiring.
Scaling
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Mar 10, 2026
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12 min read
Who Should Interview Candidates at Your Startup: Just Founders or the Whole Team?
Should founders interview every candidate or delegate to the team? It depends on size, role, and urgency. Use this interview framework for your next hire.
