A LinkedIn comment thread made me rethink my own story
A LinkedIn comment thread made me reflect on what hiring really is in a scaling start-up. It’s not just speed - it’s sequencing.
Here’s how I moved from “fill the role” to “link the hire to the milestone”.
Why “Smart” hires fail - and what Founders should look for instead
Many early-stage mis-hires aren’t caused by lack of experience.
They’re caused by hiring the wrong kind of intelligence.
Working through Christmas didn’t make you committed. It told you something was broken.
Founders don’t burn out because they work hard.
They burn out because they work hard on things a company of their size should no longer need them for.
Your next hiring sprint needs a roadmap, not guesswork
Most post-seed to Series A founders try to fix burnout and investor pressure with a frantic hiring sprint – and quietly rack up People Debt. This piece shows how a simple Hiring Roadmap turns structured panic into a 12-month, defensible plan for who to hire, when, and why.
How I help founders connect their business plan to a people plan
A candid look at my journey as a fractional people and talent partner – and how I help founders connect their business plan to a people plan that actually scales.