MicroConf Tactics: How to Hire Your First Developer (Avoid These 7 COSTLY Mistakes)

January 14, 2026 00:11:00
MicroConf Tactics: How to Hire Your First Developer (Avoid These 7 COSTLY Mistakes)
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MicroConf Tactics: How to Hire Your First Developer (Avoid These 7 COSTLY Mistakes)

Jan 14 2026 | 00:11:00

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Show Notes

Hiring your first developer or engineer is a huge milestone and it’s easy to make costly mistakes.

In this video, Rob Walling shares the seven most common pitfalls founders face when hiring a developer for the first time, plus expert tips to help you build your startup team with confidence.

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