Supabase is an open-source Firebase alternative, making it easier for developers to build and scale with Postgres. With tools for databases, authentication, backend functions, and storage, Supabase takes the infrastructure headaches out of building so developers can focus on shipping great products.
In this episode of The Speed to Hire Show, Michaela Burpoe discusses the unique challenges of hiring for a remote-first, async team that values autonomy, speed, and efficiency. She also delves into best practices and strategies for this hiring environment, including transparency, structure, and highly collaborative hiring (but not necessarily in the traditional sense).
Notes
Over the past decade, Michaela has helped teams scale intentionally, designing hiring strategies and people programs that foster real growth, not just headcount. Michaela strongly believes that in hiring, transparency, trust, and impact matter.
In her current role at Supabase, Michaela is focused on fast, intentional hiring that aligns with their async culture, developer-first mission, and product-led motion as well as developing a thoughtful candidate experience and structured processes, and hiring people who move fast, think deeply, and work like owners.
Key Takeaways
[9:30] Why Building a Solid Foundation Needs to Be Step One of Your Hiring Process
[13:30] Collaborative Hiring Tips: How to Engage Stakeholders Beyond Your Hiring Managers
[17:50] How Do You Determine What "Good" Looks Like at Various Hiring Stages?
[31:00] Assessing Non-Traditional Professional Paths Against Role Requirements
[35:40] AI in Hiring: How Candidates Can Use AI in an Ethical and Authentic Way
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