Blog

Welcome to the Harrison Finch Blog — a resource for founders, hiring managers, and talent leaders navigating the fast-moving world of tech recruitment.

We specialize in placing top-tier Product Managers, Software Engineers, and GTM talent in high-growth SaaS and venture-backed startups. Our blog brings real-world insights from the frontlines of hiring — helping you build better teams, faster.

From market trends and candidate expectations to salary benchmarks and sourcing strategies, we cover the things that matter when hiring for roles where precision, speed, and long-term fit are critical.

Whether you’re scaling your core platform or searching for your next engineering lead, Harrison Finch delivers content that supports smarter, value-driven hiring decisions.

Crafting a High-Signal Process for System Design Evaluation

Date: June 27, 2025

Crafting a High-Signal Process for System Design Evaluation

In the fast-paced world of SaaS and tech startups, the ability to design robust systems is pa ...

The Pitfalls of Hiring a Head of Product Before Defining Strategy

Date: June 27, 2025

The Pitfalls of Hiring a Head of Product Before Defining Strategy

In the fast-paced world of startups, particularly in the SaaS sector, the role of a Head of P ...

Building Your First Product Hire Interview Panel

Date: June 27, 2025

Building Your First Product Hire Interview Panel

The interview panel serves as a critical component in the hiring process, particularly within ...

Retaining Frontend Talent: Key Questions for Interviews

Date: June 26, 2025

Retaining Frontend Talent: Key Questions for Interviews

In the fast-paced world of SaaS and tech startups, retaining top-tier frontend talent is a ch ...

Risky Business: The Founder Trap of Hiring for Hustle

Date: June 26, 2025

Risky Business: The Founder Trap of Hiring for Hustle

In the fast-paced world of startups, hustle culture has become a badge of honor. Founders oft ...

Scaling Startup Hiring Checklist: Building Cross-Functional Product Squads

Date: June 26, 2025

Scaling Startup Hiring Checklist: Building Cross-Functional Product Squads

In the fast-paced world of SaaS and tech startups, the ability to innovate and adapt quickly ...

how we filled a VP of compliance role for a fintech scaleup with a failed internal referral program

Date: June 25, 2025

how we filled a VP of compliance role for a fintech scaleup with a failed internal referral program

In the rapidly evolving world of fintech, the role of a Vice President of Compliance has beco ...

Human-Centric Hiring: Shortlisting Without AI or Filters

Date: June 25, 2025

Human-Centric Hiring: Shortlisting Without AI or Filters

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and SaaS startups, the significance of human- ...

The Pitfalls of Relying Solely on Referrals for Hiring

Date: June 25, 2025

The Pitfalls of Relying Solely on Referrals for Hiring

Referral networks have long been a popular method for sourcing candidates, especially in the ...

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