Founders + AI

How to Hire a Team—And No, It’s Not Always About Hiring an Engineer


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In this episode of Founders + AI, Boon and Michelle break down one of the biggest myths in tech: that every startup needs a CTO from day one. Spoiler alert—it’s more complicated than that.


They dive into what early-stage founders actually need when building a team, especially in the age of AI. Do you need a co-founder, a contractor, a venture studio… or just ChatGPT and a clear vision? Boon shares hard-won insights on when (and when not) to bring in technical partners, why alignment matters more than titles, and how to think strategically about your first hires.


From using AI to build your MVP faster to navigating partnerships with studios and engineers, this epis


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