In this episode of the Produck Podcast, I sit down with Dan Ring, founder of Elevate, to explore the real people strategy startups need—not just when scaling, but from day one.From London to Singapore to Tokyo, Dan’s journey through corporate HR and into startup advisory work has given him a unique lens on leadership, hiring, and organizational design. We dive deep into:✅ The hidden cost of a bad hire (and how to avoid it)✅ Why founders should think in systems, not roles✅ The rise of fractional leadership and what it means for startups✅ How to build company culture before your first HR hire✅ What great leaders do differently—especially in the early stages✅ Modern org design and talent retention strategies that actually workIf you’re a startup founder, HR leader, or just obsessed with building better companies, this episode is packed with practical insight and real-world stories.🎧 Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations with product leaders, founders, and startup builders.📍Guest: Dan Ring🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danpring/📌 Check out Elevate: https://www.elevate.help/#StartupHR #OrgDesign #FractionalLeadership #LeadershipTips #Founders #StartupAdvice #CompanyCulture #HiringStrategy #ProduckPodcast #HRTech #PeopleOps #StartupScaling