🚀 Scaling a B2B business? You need to read this.

In a recent article Lenny Rachitsky dives into the exciting realm of building your early team. 👥 You should read it in full, but for the ones in a hurry here is a TLDR.

As the leader steering the ship, your first few hires can make or break your journey. Let’s break it down:

1️⃣ Who to hire first: Developers, developers, developers! 🚀 Most startups kick off with an engineer as employee #1. If not, it’s often due to a strong founding team. Remember, flexibility is key early on.

2️⃣ The first three hires: Engineers continue to dominate. Customer success/support and subject-matter experts play crucial roles too. A designer can be a game-changer. Sales? Not so much, yet.

3️⃣ The first 10 hires: Sales gains momentum. Product managers and recruiters join the mix. A diverse skill set is crucial at this stage.

Where to find your early employees: - Friends and former colleagues are a goldmine. - Cold outreach on LinkedIn and GitHub can work wonders. - Don’t underestimate job boards—AngelList is a hot spot. - Tap into the networks of your early employees. They know great people.

How to convince top talent: Paint a captivating vision, build an A++ early team, invest time in each hire, grow your network, and don’t forget to love bomb them! 💌

Your early team shapes the future of your business. Choose wisely, and you’ll be on the path to success! 👏

PS: Who was your most memorable early hire? Share your stories below! 🚀

https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/hiring-your-early-team-b2b

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