What would you have done differently earlier on?
Replied byGarrett Lord
Co-founder & CEO, Handshake at Handshake
Niche: SaaS, Education, Technology, AI
Revenue: $1M+/month
Location: USA
Started: 2014
I would have invested earlier in talent density and talent brand. The first twenty-five people shape everything that follows. Hiring exceptional people early creates momentum and resilience during periods of rapid growth.
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