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How To Recruit The Best Engineers And Sales Reps

Nov 7, 2025 · 00:43:20
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  • Hiring is fundamentally about selling, not just interviewing—founders must pitch and close top talent even from big tech companies
  • David Paffenholz shares strategies for early-stage founders to find and recruit great engineering and sales talent through better outreach
  • Crafting compelling recruitment pitches helps unknown startups compete for the best engineers and sales representatives

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