The 4 step algorithm to making your first hires
The algorithm I used for every hire I made at Column Tax.
Michael R. Bock
Hi there 👋 my name is Michael R. Bock. I'm a startup founder living and working in California.
Latest posts
Problem/Solution Reviews: how to ensure you (& your team) are building the right thing
If you're in a race, you would never want to run faster in the wrong direction (in fact, you'd rather not move at all!)
53 lessons I wish I knew before I started my first startup
Starting a startup was the hardest thing I've ever done. But knowing certain things makes it easier. Here's what I learned through experience that I wish I had known at the start
How to hire your first VP of Engineering
Hiring your first executive is hard. Following a rigorous process can make it easier.
Hypothesis Sheets: how to navigate and exit the idea maze with a (good) startup idea
In 2020 when we were at the beginning of our startup journey I had a conversation with Erik Goldman where he shared this process, which we used to start Column Tax.