How did you build your team for your startup?

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Daniel Do · Accepted Answer

The best way is to your colleagues from work who you know work hard and get things done. Otherwise, networking is another option.

Hamza Ghafar · Answer

Networking and referrals can be helpful in finding potential team members.

Sandra Djajic · Answer

Our founders meet at the previous company they worked together in Malasia and I came as intern and in the end, stayed as a full time employe :)

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I tried cloning myself, but my clone was better at video games than startups. So, I had to hire talented people who share my vision and passion. Kidding aside, I'm happy to share that our team is now comprised of some of the smartest and most hardworking people I've ever had the pleasure of working with!

Azielk · Answer

The best option is to find your colleague and make a team member if you find your colleague so you discuss every point with each other and gain more ideas for your startup and the second option is networking. Good luck.

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Now, this depends. There's no one-size-fits-all solution here. But if you are in the early stage, you will want to try these: List of methods to use for tech startup hiring during the early stage. 1. Know exactly who you want. 2. Start early. 3. Make yourself known. 4. Know when to hire employees who will move the needle. 5. Always have a hiring mindset. 6. Have a career plan. 7. Think about firing. You could take 5 minutes of your time to read the full article here:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/h... All the best, Christian.

Ashit Vora · Answer

Finding the first few was tough. Then it was all via referral.
Currently we are 40+ at RaftLabs.

Shreejesh · Answer

One delegation at a time. 
First thing is to find a co-founder imo, that can compliment the skills you lack and pick up that slack. 
Next is based on the business goal, if product is still being developed get some help and have an MVP ready to showcase it to the world. 
Once you have a product (MVP/Prototype) next is sales/marketing and bring someone onbaord you can help to exactly that - or help you with the same.

Keep each person you hire well connected with you. All your first employee will be the one who would be most loyal to you and who you can trust when you scale!

How did you build your team for your startup?

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