Lessons from 10+ Years of Startup HR: What I Wish Every Founder Knew

After more than a decade of working in the fast-paced world of startups, I’ve seen almost everything regarding HR. The wild pivots, the “we need to hire someone yesterday” urgency, the inevitable growing pains—it’s all part of the startup journey. But here’s the thing: many of the most challenging HR problems I’ve seen could have been avoided with more foresight, strategy, and the right systems in place.