Founder’s guide to hiring in the AI era
Stop trying to hire with outdated playbooks. See how 50+ founders are adapting speed, interviewing, and global hiring for the AI era.

The AI era has changed what it means to hire and scale. Talent moves faster, evaluation is riskier, and global teams are now the default, even for early-stage startups. Founders who rely on traditional hiring processes are losing great candidates and slowing down their growth.
To help founders win the talent wars, we surveyed 50+ startup leaders and distilled what’s actually working today. This guide breaks down how modern teams are hiring faster, evaluating candidates more effectively, and accessing better talent without adding overhead.
Don’t get caught hiring with an outdated playbook. Download the guide now.
What’s inside:
How founders are moving faster to actually win top candidates
When and how to use work trials to make better hiring decisions
How startups are building global teams earlier to keep costs down and expand their talent pool
Case studies from Linear, Clay, and Decagon on scaling teams with focus and leverage
More startup resources
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