Startup Advice: Successful Founders Conduct Reference Checks Personally
morganlai · x · 2026-08-21
Sara Williams shared advice on reference checking, highlighting a successful founder who personally calls to verify senior candidates instead of delegating to HR. He seeks a deep understanding of the individual, including potential red flags. This rigor is cited as a key factor in the company's success, yet such behavior is rare in the industry.
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