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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.

Our candidate-first approach that led to a 2-year placement in a PLG startup

Date: July 29, 2021

Our candidate-first approach that led to a 2-year placement in a PLG startup

In the ever-evolving landscape of the tech industry, particularly within the Software as a Se ...

The risk of hiring based on credentials, not skills

Date: June 17, 2021

The risk of hiring based on credentials, not skills

In the fast-paced world of startups, particularly in the tech sector, credentials often take ...

Why SaaS hiring timelines are getting longer — and how companies are adapting

Date: June 3, 2021

Why SaaS hiring timelines are getting longer — and how companies are adapting

We at Harrison Finch have observed a significant trend that is reshaping the hiring process: ...

Why hiring friends without feedback loops ends badly

Date: June 2, 2021

Why hiring friends without feedback loops ends badly

In the fast-paced world of startups, where every decision can make or break a business, the a ...

Why hiring a junior developer as your tech lead rarely works

Date: May 16, 2021

Why hiring a junior developer as your tech lead rarely works

In the fast-paced world of startups, particularly in the tech sector, the importance of exper ...

What elite backend engineers expect from hiring processes in AI-powered SaaS startups

Date: May 5, 2021

What elite backend engineers expect from hiring processes in AI-powered SaaS startups

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, the intersection of Artificial Intelligence ...

Why hiring from failed startups is becoming a trend in senior SaaS roles

Date: May 3, 2021

Why hiring from failed startups is becoming a trend in senior SaaS roles

In recent years, we have observed a notable trend in the SaaS talent market: the rise of fail ...

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