Episode 14 is the first video podcast of Tales of Tales featuring the Chris Marty, Head of Talent at Augment Code.

Hiring at the early-stage of a startup is very, very hard as there are lots of inherent risk, no brand reputation and it is hard to find the right people that truly align with your vision and mission.

So how should early-stage companies approach hiring and what are some of the common hiring pitfalls to avoid? This is why I had to get Chris Marty on the show, Head of Talent at Augment.

Chris was in the zone from the get-go, sharing unique insights and providing incredible value on key hiring topics that include:

• Fundamental differences in startup hiring vs big company hiring 
• How to think about your first 10 hires as a startup (composition of the team, how to source talent etc) 
• Red flags to be mindful of when interviewing people for your startup 
• Importance of defining your compensation philosophy

For any recruiters working in the startup space, this episode is a goldmine of valuable insights on hiring and if you're a founder, it's an absolute must watch, you won't want to miss the takeaways in this one!