How do you build a high-growth company without hiring a team full of clones?

In this episode of Growth Code: How to Crack the Inc. 5000, Dan Desko, Founder of Echelon Risk + Cyber, shares why one of Echelon's key growth values is hiring people with personality. For Dan, technical talent matters, but so does curiosity, character and the ability to work with people when the pressure climbs.

He also explains why strong teams have to face issues head-on. That means building enough trust for people to speak honestly, challenge each other productively and keep the business moving forward without getting tangled in politics or fear.

Listen to this episode for a smart look at how culture, trust and leadership accountability can become real growth tools for tech entrepreneurs. Watch Dan's entire TechVibe interview here.

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