Startup Hiring Tips from Pebble Watch Founder Eric Migicovsky

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TLDR When hiring for a startup, look for flexible and creative problem-solvers who are trustworthy and have diverse skill sets, and trust your team to figure things out independently.

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    Look for flexible and creative problem-solvers when hiring for a startup.
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    Trust is key in hiring for your company, and personal connections often lead to the best hires.
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    My school projects included researching climate change, creating a marketing campaign, and designing a website for a local business.
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    Working with trusted connections can lead to successful problem-solving.
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    People can solve problems independently.
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    Trust your team to figure things out, or you'll end up doing everything yourself.
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    Startups need diverse skill sets to handle multiple tasks, including product design.
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    Early stage hires need to be adaptable, trustworthy, and have a diverse skill set.
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