Date: January 14, 2025
When founders chase big names instead of team builders
The allure of big names can be intoxicating. Founders often find themselves drawn to candidat ...
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.
Date: January 1, 2025
Why first hires often quit when there’s no onboarding plan
Onboarding is a critical process that sets the stage for a new employee’s experience wi ...
Date: December 16, 2024
The high cost of ignoring candidate concerns during offers
It can be easy to overlook the concerns of candidates. Founders and hiring managers often foc ...
Date: November 26, 2024
How ignoring cultural fit caused a major team split
The importance of cultural fit cannot be overstated. Cultural fit refers to how well an indiv ...
Date: November 11, 2024
The consequences of skipping compensation benchmarking in early hires
Employee morale is a critical component of any successful organization, and it can be signifi ...
Date: October 19, 2024
What happens when you skip reference checks
Ihe importance of thorough vetting during the hiring process cannot be overstated. We recentl ...
Date: September 26, 2024
Hiring fast vs hiring right: lessons from a failed product hire
In the fast-paced world of startups, the significance of hiring the right talent cannot be ov ...
Date: July 12, 2024
Why founders shouldn’t delegate hiring too early
Founders play a pivotal role in shaping the culture of their companies. From the very incepti ...
Date: June 22, 2024
How vague job descriptions scare away top candidates
In the fast-paced world of startups, where every hire can make or break a company, the import ...
