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.

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.