In this conversation, Alex, the founder and CTO of Joiner App, shares his experiences and insights on startup recruitment, the challenges of hiring in a tech environment, and the importance of learning from failures. He discusses the innovative approach of the Joiner App, which focuses on future events rather than past activities, and emphasizes the need for quick decision-making in hiring and product development. Alex also reflects on his own hiring mistakes and the lessons learned, particularly in marketing strategies and the significance of understanding acquisition costs.