Notes on hiring that actually works.

Straight talk on recruiting senior engineers at venture-backed startups. No fluff, no recruiter jargon.

Hiring strategy

Why the old agency model quietly fails founders

Percentage fees, misaligned incentives, and resume dumps. A look at why traditional recruiting breaks for early-stage teams, and what replaces it.

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Comparison

Robert Half vs Korn Ferry vs Alexander Chapman vs ConnectPath: which should you use?

Three traditional recruiting firms, side by side with the embedded flat-fee model. Where each one wins, and how to pick the right route for your role.

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The market

Hiring senior engineers in the age of AI

AI changed how candidates are sourced and how quickly roles move. Here is what actually shifted, and what still comes down to judgment.

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