How do you know when it’s time to make your first hire?

In episode 6 of the TxO Startup Hotline, Kofi Ampadu, partner and head of Talent x Opportunity at Andreessen Horowitz, is joined by Jenna Zucker, Talent Partner at Andreessen Horowitz to answer one founder’s question:

“When should I begin to think about hiring additional team members? Should I continue with contractors or look at full-time hires?”

Jenna breaks down:

When to hire contractors vs. full-time employees

Why early hires should be treated as strategic investments

How to recruit without relying on salary alone

Why founders should lead the recruiting process

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro to Episode 6 of the TxO Startup Hotline Series

0:32 - When should I hire full-time employees?

1:46 - The difference between contractors and full-time hires

2:00 - How to attract great talent without big salaries

2:28 - A common mistake founders make when recruiting

3:11 - Why founders make the best recruiters

3:35 - Final thoughts on acquiring top talent

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