As we grew, I learned the importance of hiring, developing a standard algorithm to assess candidates against the average to ensure we brought in top talent. We focused on continuous improvement in our hiring process, asking if each candidate was better than the average, which helped us grow our team and improve our startup.

In the early days, we focused on hiring the best talent to fill gaps in our skills, which helped us grow from three to over 300 employees in just a few years.

We treat our global hiring strategy like 'Moneyball', hiring talent from anywhere in the world instead of just major tech hubs like San Francisco and New York.

In Silicon Valley, you surround yourself with ambitious individuals who are also working hard to build something meaningful, and this environment celebrates dedication over leisure.

The obsession with hiring as many smart engineers as possible, regardless of the company's needs, became a common practice among startups, reflecting a superficial understanding of what truly drives success.

When hiring, we look for ambitious individuals who are excited about our vision, even if they aren't lifelong users of our product. This allows us to bring in fresh perspectives that can help us improve and grow.

We can only hire the best talent in Silicon Valley, which is why Flexport was founded here.

Salaries at big tech companies in Silicon Valley are high, making it harder to recruit talent.

We prioritize hiring super talented individuals who fit our culture and are incredibly hardworking, regardless of their experience.