Month: April 2024
Forget everything you know about traditional success metrics in business. Today, the real competitive edge in venture capital, tech, and startups isn’t found in deal flow or pipeline size—it’s in the strength of trust, empathy, and communication. In a world where relationships reign supreme, being the most trusted is far more valuable than being the first.
StackedSP CEO, Ilan Saks, recently sat down with venture capitalist, Maya Bakhai, Founder and General Partner at Spice Capital, on the Unstacked Startups podcast. Together they got into the heart of entrepreneurship, exploring the synergies of human relationships and business.
Starting a tech startup is an exhilarating journey filled with endless possibilities. However, one of the most critical decisions early-stage founders face is how to build their engineering team. With many options available, starting with whether to hire a VP of Engineering or assemble a team of individual contributors first, the choices can be overwhelming.
In this article, we’ll explore the strategies and considerations that pre-seed and seed-stage startups should keep in mind when laying the foundation for their engineering team. Whether you’re grappling with the decision between top-down and bottom-up approaches or wondering if you need to hire the “big guns” now or later, we’re here to provide insights and actionable advice to help you navigate this pivotal stage of your startup journey.
Let’s dive in and uncover the keys to building a strong and cohesive engineering team that sets your startup on the path to success.