how to hire and navigate startup culture w/ ceo, kevin van gundy
guest: kevin van gundy, ceo and founder of hypermode
- startups often hire from their open source communities, so small contributions like fixing a typo or improving a how-to guide can put you on their radar
- look at integration layers and how-to guides for open source contributions since core project areas usually require deep insider context
- de-risking a hire matters more for leadership roles since a bad vp can take months to replace and months more to undo the damage
- show genuine interest in a company by using their product or asking how the team works instead of only focusing on technical questions
- startups tend to favor people comfortable with ambiguity who can set their own goals and manage up rather than wait for direction