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Hire Better Managers: 35 Interview Questions for Assessing a Candidate

Hire Better Managers: 35 Interview Questions for Assessing a Candidate

We asked top hiring managers and startup leaders to share their favorite questions for interviewing management candidates.
Hiring a VP of Engineering? Use This Framework from Shopify’s VPE to Get it Right

Hiring a VP of Engineering? Use This Framework from Shopify’s VPE to Get it Right

After more than 20 years in tech, eight companies, and thousands of hires, Shopify's Farhan Thawar shares his go-to-framework for snagging a VP of Engineering. From the skills that are most important to the questions to ask and red flags to watch out for, his advice will help founders dive several l
The Five Mistakes Startups Make When Building for Mobile

The Five Mistakes Startups Make When Building for Mobile

Farhan Thawar of Pivotal Labs busts common myths about mobile development and offers best practices that can save startups time and money.