MicroConf Tactics: How to Hire Your First Developer (Avoid These 7 COSTLY Mistakes)
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Hiring your first developer or engineer is a huge milestone and it’s easy to make costly mistakes.
In this video, Rob Walling shares the seven most common pitfalls founders face when hiring a developer for the first time, plus expert tips to help you build your startup team with confidence.
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