Date: June 4, 2024
Why your first engineering hire can make or break your startup
In the fast-paced world of startups, the significance of hiring the right engineering talent ...
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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.
Date: October 18, 2023
The mistake of expecting senior candidates to be “hands-on” without support
In the fast-paced world of startups, particularly in the tech sector, the allure of hiring se ...
Date: August 20, 2023
The danger of hiring without a clear role scope
In the fast-paced world of startups, particularly in the tech sector, clarity in role scope i ...
Date: June 16, 2023
The issue with hiring before validating product-market fit
In the world of startups, the concept of product-market fit (PMF) is often heralded as the ho ...
Date: June 10, 2023
The problem with hiring only from your personal network
When founders embark on the journey of building their startups, they often turn to their pers ...
Date: February 19, 2023
The hidden damage of long interview cycles in early-stage teams
In the fast-paced world of startups, productivity and efficiency are paramount. When a tech f ...
Date: February 5, 2023
The myth of the “10x developer” and how it leads to poor hiring
In the tech industry, the term “10x developer” has become a buzzword that evokes ...
Date: December 14, 2022
What happens when co-founders disagree on key hires
In any organization, especially in the fast-paced world of startups, team dynamics play a cru ...
Date: September 20, 2022
The real cost of hiring a Head of Product too early
In the fast-paced world of startups, timing can be everything, especially when it comes to hi ...
