What really makes or breaks early-stage hiring?
In this brutally honest episode of The HR Club, Shivani Pande sits down with Sanam Rawal, Partner at Metamorph, who has spent over a decade advising startups on how to build teams that last.
Together, they cut through the fluff to discuss:
🚫 Why “growth prospects” is a lazy excuse in interviews
🏛 The pedigree trap: Why IITs and IIMs don’t guarantee fit
đź‘€ Toxic founder habits that scare away great talent
⚖️ Rockstar hires vs. cost-efficient builders — who should you bet on?
🧠How to resist VC-driven panic hiring
đź’ˇ Interview questions that reveal startup readiness
Whether you’re a founder making your first few hires or a candidate eyeing the startup world — this is your BS-free masterclass.
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