Uplers’ Post

🌐 Navigating Tech Challenges in Scaling Startups In my recent interactions, I've observed a recurring theme among rapidly growing companies. Many reach their MVP and start attracting clients, only to realize their tech foundation isn't as solid as they thought. Whether it’s poorly structured databases or undocumented code, these issues can become significant roadblocks. 🔍 The Underlying Issue? Often, it's the result of high turnover within tech teams or too many contributors without adequate oversight, leading to inconsistent and unstable tech infrastructures. This is particularly challenging for non-technical founders who find themselves locked out of their own tech environments, dependent on vendors, and adjusting their expectations downward out of frustration. At Peritys, we believe there’s a sweet spot between rapid innovation and maintaining a clean, scalable codebase. Our goal is to bridge this gap by providing stable, comprehensive tech support so founders can focus on what they do best—growing their business without the tech headaches. 🚀 Are You Experiencing These Challenges? If this story sounds familiar, or you know someone who’s in this boat, let’s connect. My team is here to help you streamline your operations and reduce your tech debt, ensuring your tech grows as seamlessly as your business. #TechLeadership #StartupChallenges #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #Peritys #TechDebt #DevOps #Backend #SDE #Hiring #Startup #ProjectManagement #EngineeringManagement #Team #StartupIndia StartupTN #startupindia

#Hiring #SoftwareEngineers as an early-stage #Founder is different from hiring at later-stage startups or public tech companies. There are unique requirements & unique challenges. However, most #RecruitingAgencies partner with early-stage startups in the same way they do larger businesses. Same contract/price -- despite having less resources at their disposal. Same workflow -- despite not having a built-out TA function. Same sourcing strategy -- despite looking for more specific qualities. We built Project Method with the needs of early-stage startups in mind. Our candidate network is actively looking for Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A startups since that's all we recruit for. After a great start to 2024, we're looking for 1 or 2 more partners heading into March. Do you know anyone?

Startup founders, have said to me in the past “it’s tough competing with tech giants for the best engineers and developers”. They offer hefty salaries, big brand names, and perks that are hard to match. But here’s the thing: if you find yourself constantly losing top talent to bigger companies, maybe you’re fishing in the wrong pool. The people who thrive and love working in startups are a different breed. The key to competing for tech talent isn’t about trying to beat bigger companies at their game—it’s about finding the people who are built for the startup grind. #Startups #TechHiring #TechTalent #CTO #Founder #Recruitment #TechRecruitment

🚀 Kickstarting the Week with Ambitious Talent! Monday mornings just hit differently after connecting with so much incredible talent. The UK startup scene is the place to be right now for software engineers who want to build meaningful products and grow with passionate, driven teams. If you’ve been thinking about stepping into the startup world, here’s what makes it so exciting: 👉As an engineer, you’ll get to iterate quickly and see your work go live in real time. No waiting around—getting early feedback from customers is essential in the startup world. 👉Startups let you be part of the bigger picture. It’s about building something customers truly value, and seeing how your work directly drives success. 👉 You’ll be surrounded by creative, ambitious people solving tough challenges. The energy is contagious, and you’ll grow faster than you ever thought possible. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you’d thrive, let’s talk! Drop me a message or email me at Lee.Heynes@generativegroup.ai. #SoftwareEngineering #Startups #UKTech #CareerGrowth #MondayMotivation #Innovation

What's a Fair Salary for a New CTO in a Pre-Seed Startup? Answers: https://lnkd.in/gjEe5waw #StartupEquity #CTO #StartupAdvice #FoundersJourney Hey everyone! 🌟 I recently shared a post discussing the role of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in a pre-seed startup that was facing challenges like no product-market fit (PMF) and a lack of users. Since then, I've got some updates, and I’m hoping to get your thoughts on a few things. So here’s the scoop: - **Exciting News:** Our startup just got accepted into an accelerator! 🎉 We gave away 5% of total equity for this opportunity, which I see as a fantastic learning resource. - **Old CTO's Role:** The ex-CTO is keen to stay on as an advisor but will also help with coding. They’ll report to me and probably clock in around 5 to 10 hours a week. They’re hanging on to 10% equity, but we’ve agreed that this will come with certain milestones I’ll set. If those aren’t met, their stake could drop by 2-4%—we're still figuring that out. - **Background Context:** The previous CEO worked as a consultant in this space, which previously generated significant income ($25-50k per contract). However, attempts ...

Great learnings today from the ever-inspiring Daren Tan, who covered the topic of hiring for Tech/Engineering roles. It's tricky hiring tech talents, but it pretty much just boils down to the same basics in of hiring for any role: Make sure your tech hire feels like part of the team, and ensure they don't feel stuck (skills or financially or other). In the end, tech or no tech, it's all about people. Thanks for your time and invaluable sharings! Context: Daren is the founder of Developer Kaki (https://lnkd.in/gE-NE5FQ), amongst MANY other things, and conducted today morning's masterclass at the MYStartup Pre-accelerator programme which I'm currently in, run by Growth Charger - Startup Accelerator and Incubator . #startup #entrepreneurship #accelerator #preaccelerator #team #techteam #hiring #hr #trust #teamwork #learning #cradle #mystartup #growthcharger #developerkaki #developer #programmer #cto

JOBBA's helped multiple scaleups hire mission-critical engineers of all shapes and sizes. By using our platform, they've also saved up to 80% in costs compared to using agencies. If you're business is getting ready to scale, come and check out JOBBA: heyjobba.com #tech #scaleups #startups #recruitment #disrupting #talentacquisition

Choosing between a tech startup and an established company can be a pivotal decision in your career journey. Tech startups offer a dynamic environment, rapid growth opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact from day one. On the other hand, established companies provide stability, structured career paths, and resources to work on large-scale projects. At Broadview Technical Solutions, we understand the importance of this decision. Whether you thrive in an innovative startup culture or prefer the stability of an established company, we connect you with opportunities that align with your career goals and aspirations. Let's navigate your career path together! #TechStartups #EstablishedCompanies #CareerGrowth #BroadviewTech

When should startups scale their tech teams? In early rounds like pre-seed and seed, staying lean is critical. Hiring a small, flexible team helps build your MVP efficiently. Many startups at this stage turn to staff augmentation, allowing them to control costs and pivot quickly. As one of our client's shared, “Staff augmentation was the perfect solution for us, helping set up initial product engineering workflows and providing high-quality engineering capacity when needed.” By Series A, growth is the name of the game. Adding developers, QAs, and UX/UI designers not only accelerates product development but also signals to investors that you’re ready to scale. At Series B, it’s time to expand into new markets. That’s where global staffing model come in, helping startups bring in top talent from around the world. The right hires at the right time can be a powerful lever for growth. #TechGrowth #ScalingStartups #TechLeadership #VC

The challenges of hiring your first engineer as a founder 🖥️ Devin Stein, CEO & Founder of Dosu shares his approach to hiring as a startup. Read the full blog post on how Dosu hired within weeks with Wellfound's RecruiterCloud: https://lnkd.in/g92CKwF9 #hiring #founderstories #startups