Founders POV - Episode 21: How to Succeed in Hiring - When You're a Startup and Nobody Knows You скачать в хорошем качестве

Founders POV - Episode 21: How to Succeed in Hiring - When You're a Startup and Nobody Knows You

"How to succeed in hiring at startups." The hiring market is completely different than it was just two years ago. Back then, finding a software developer required aggressive outbound hunting and dedicated full-time recruiters. Today, the "bubble" has burst, and companies are seeing a massive shift from zero applications to over 200 for the same roles. In this episode, Johannes and Valtteri break down the "Hamburger Model" of startup hiring—a structured approach to finding the perfect match in a sea of applications. They share lessons from hiring over 100 people at Trustmary, including the mistakes made during their very first hiring process where they didn't yet have a structured way to interview. You’ll learn: The 3 Key Pillars: Why you need a clear process, a way to test competence based on real requirements, and a method for checking attitude. Competence Over Education: Why proven experience in similar situations beats formal degrees every time. The Growth Mindset Test: How to spot candidates who learn from mistakes and take responsibility in uncomfortable situations. Radical Transparency: Why telling candidates the "bad things" about the job is the best way to find a real match. The Probation Period: How to use the 6-month safety net as a practical exercise for both the employer and employee. Whether you are struggling to manage a flood of inbound leads or trying to define your first key roles, this episode provides a practical framework for startup recruitment success. Best parts: 00:00 – Intro: From a small Finnish SaaS to 80+ countries 01:09 – How the market changed: The end of the "developer hunting" era 02:47 – The importance of a clear and structured hiring process 07:18 – Case: Lessons from Trustmary’s first-ever hire 11:38 – Practical ways to test competence and code quality 13:07 – Growth mindset vs. fixed mindset: What to look for 18:47 – Why the best candidates ask more questions than the founders 21:03 – Using the Finnish probation period as a strategic safety net Find Johannes on LinkedIn:   / karjula   Find Valtteri on LinkedIn:   / valtteriylimaki   Try Trustmary for free: https://trustmary.com/