Founder Mistakes
Stuff I've noticed over the years.
Jan 3, 2026
Last updated Feb 13, 2026
- Fire fast.
- Done is better than hard work.
- Hire for open roles, not just cracked people.
- Always do live coding interviews, and make sure it imitates the actual work environment.
- Now is not the time for someone to learn a new area of expertise.
- A huge part of the job is hiring.
- Most people can’t work remote as well as in person.
- Believe you can figure it out.
- Figure out culture early.
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