1. Start-up
Superstars
• How to Be One &
How to Hire One
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2. toptal

3. Without a doubt,
the #1 factor in a startup’s
success is its people.
Startups require superstars.
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4. “A players hire A players,
but B players hire C
players, because they
don’t want anyone to
outshine them.”
Eileen Gittins
Founder and CEO
2006 = $0
2009 = $49M+

5. How do you recognize
Superstar A players?

6. Superstar A players …
… get things done.
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7. Superstar A players…
… have high standards.
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8. Superstar A players…
… work well with others.
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9. Superstar A players…
… take responsibility.
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10. Superstar A players…
… are confident and decisive.
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11. Superstar A players…
… see the bigger picture.
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12. Superstar A players…
… love what they do.
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13. Superstar A players…
… get things done.
… have high standards.
… work well with others.
… take responsibility.
… are confident and decisive.
… see the bigger picture.
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… love what they do. #jobsearchguru

14. 10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars
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15. 10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars
1.Hire people you like.
Chemistry is everything.
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16. 10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars
2. Hire people who are
smarter than you.
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17. 10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars
3.Hire for diversity of
perspectives; it makes
your company stronger.
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18. 10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars
4.Require start-up experience.
It saves valuable time and
money.
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19. 10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars
5.Avoid prima donnas and
drama queens.
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20. 10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars
6. Require excitement
about the company and
its mission.
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21. 10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars
7.Be specific about targets
and expectations. Write it
down.
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22. 10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars
8.Include key stakeholders
in hiring decisions.
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23. 10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars
9. Interview two or three
times to see the real
person.
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24. 10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars
10. Be generous. Give equity,
recognition and praise to
make up for less salary.
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25. 10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars
1. Hire people you like. Chemistry is everything.
2. Hire people who are smarter than you.
3. Hire for diversity of perspectives; it makes your company
stronger.
4. Require start-up experience. It saves valuable time.
5. Avoid prima donnas and drama queens.
6. Require excitement about the company and the mission.
7. Be specific about expectations. Write things down.
8. Include key stakeholders in hiring decisions.
9. Interview two or three times to see the real person.
10. Be generous. Give equity, recognition and praise to make
up for less salary.
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26. More about hiring and getting hired:
www. BeRealCareer.com
www.WorkGoesStrong.com
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