Young Founders Struggle to Spot Problematic Candidates
whatsallthiss · x · 2026-07-18
The post references a point made by Paul Graham: one of the biggest pitfalls of starting a company at a young age is lacking the experience to accurately judge a candidate's character.
You might be able to assess their technical skills, but miss the signs of a "smart jerk." Hiring such individuals can lead to significant friction and high collaboration costs for the team down the line.
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