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The Number 1 Mistake Smart Founders Make When Hiring Their First Employees (and the 1 Type of Candidate to Avoid at All Costs)

Every early hire helps set the standard for how the team works, communicates, and makes decisions.

The Number 1 Mistake Smart Founders Make When Hiring Their First Employees (and the 1 Type of Candidate to Avoid at All Costs)

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