You’ve got startup questions. We’ve got answers.
Introducing the TxO Startup Hotline series–where Kofi Ampadu, partner and head of Talent x Opportunity at Andreessen Horowitz, breaks down real founder questions and shares the game plan to help you build, scale, and win.
From making the leap to full-time founder to unlocking your first investor check– we’re covering it all.
Call 1-844-DIAL-TXO to share your questions and you might be featured on the show.
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You’ve got startup questions. We’ve got answers.
Introducing the TxO Startup Hotline series–where Kofi Ampadu, partner and head of Talent x Opportunity at Andreessen Horowitz, breaks down real founder questions and shares the game plan to help you build, scale, and win.
From making the leap to full-time founder to unlocking your first investor check– we’re covering it all.
Call 1-844-DIAL-TXO to share your questions and you might be featured on the show.
Is It Time to Hire Your First Employee? How to Know You’re Ready
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3 months ago
Is It Time to Hire Your First Employee? How to Know You’re Ready
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
Want your question answered in the series? Call 1-844-DIAL-TXO and leave us a message.
a16z Talent x Opportunity Startup Hotline
You’ve got startup questions. We’ve got answers.
Introducing the TxO Startup Hotline series–where Kofi Ampadu, partner and head of Talent x Opportunity at Andreessen Horowitz, breaks down real founder questions and shares the game plan to help you build, scale, and win.
From making the leap to full-time founder to unlocking your first investor check– we’re covering it all.
Call 1-844-DIAL-TXO to share your questions and you might be featured on the show.
