Most startup pain doesn’t come from product; it comes from people. In this episode, Lisa Novak, Founder of LMNHR, pulls back the curtain on the most common HR and culture mistakes she’s seen across high-growth tech companies, and how to fix them before they derail momentum.

Lisa explains how fractional HR leadership gives startups access to senior-level expertise without the full-time overhead, and why getting people strategy right early can fuel growth, strengthen culture, and protect revenue. Whether you’re hiring your first employee or scaling past 100, this episode offers practical insights you can apply immediately.