Hiring marketplaces have become popular as traditional hiring methods have become less effective, allowing for quicker hires.

Make a list of every good engineer you know, regardless of their current availability, and reach out to them to discuss potential opportunities.

Proactive recruitment means reaching out to potential candidates, similar to how you wouldn't just wait for customers to find your product; you need to actively engage your network. I believe in proactively reaching out to potential candidates on platforms like LinkedIn, meetups, and GitHub to find strong fits for your company.

In our engineering organization, 81% of our team was proactively sourced, demonstrating that you can connect with great candidates anywhere.

Hiring should be your top priority when necessary, and you must be prepared for a lengthy recruitment process to attract the best talent, as they often have many options.

Personal networks are the best place to hire engineers, especially for early-stage startups, as you can assess both skills and compatibility more effectively.

The future of hiring will involve building engineering teams globally, not limited to specific geographic areas.

To screen and evaluate engineers effectively, leverage your experience and insights gained from interviewing candidates.

Startups should proactively recruit rather than just post jobs and wait for applicants; hiring is a critical strategy that can make or break a startup.