This is a bit too one-sided. Hiring those who GSD is obvious, but it's not the only thing. Context is important -- what are you building? Do you need algorithmic expertise? What about scale? Platform experience?
Applying one aspect to hiring, especially at an early-stage startup, is a poor approach.
This is a fair point - you should definitely tailor your hiring approach to your needs. But for all the types of people you mention, I think you would want people who are very productive and able to GSD for their areas.
Do you think this is not the case? Or are these specific types of roles where you think having effective people are secondary?
Absolutely, productive people are very important. Especially in early-stage startups, where nearly every day feels like all-hands-on-deck.
However, productivity comes in multiple forms -- just depends on how you measure it. Because of the limited resources in early startups, people need to fire on all cylinders -- productivity and smarts.
I 100% agree with you :) I think the way I wrote the post may have stated the GSD side too strongly. I totally agree you need really sharp people who are a good culture fit who also GSD. Thanks for reading the post.
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This is a bit too one-sided. Hiring those who GSD is obvious, but it's not the only thing. Context is important -- what are you building? Do you need algorithmic expertise? What about scale? Platform experience?
Applying one aspect to hiring, especially at an early-stage startup, is a poor approach.
This is a fair point - you should definitely tailor your hiring approach to your needs. But for all the types of people you mention, I think you would want people who are very productive and able to GSD for their areas.
Do you think this is not the case? Or are these specific types of roles where you think having effective people are secondary?
Absolutely, productive people are very important. Especially in early-stage startups, where nearly every day feels like all-hands-on-deck.
However, productivity comes in multiple forms -- just depends on how you measure it. Because of the limited resources in early startups, people need to fire on all cylinders -- productivity and smarts.
I 100% agree with you :) I think the way I wrote the post may have stated the GSD side too strongly. I totally agree you need really sharp people who are a good culture fit who also GSD. Thanks for reading the post.