One of the most common mistakes founders make is thinking that hiring more people will solve their problems and help them get more done.

In startups, it's often better to address problems as they arise rather than trying to predict and hire for future issues, which can lead to unnecessary hires.

If you're pre-product market fit, hiring is not the solution to your problems; focus on achieving product-market fit first before considering hiring.

In the early stages of hiring, be cautious about adding people when you don't have product-market fit, as each new hire can add momentum in the wrong direction; once you find product-market fit, you should hire rapidly to build energy behind your direction.

Hiring someone just because they are available can be a mistake; it’s important to ensure that the hire aligns with the startup's current needs and stage.

Founders sometimes hire for future problems they anticipate, but it's crucial to focus on immediate challenges instead of speculative hires.

Hiring too quickly can be tempting, but every hire should be seen as an investment, and you need to ensure that you're getting a return on that investment.

Hiring in the early stages of a startup is often unscalable and requires significant effort to sift through potential candidates.

Founders often underestimate their unique skills and the specific challenges of their startup, thinking that hiring experienced executives will solve their problems.