top of page

Search


5 Hiring Mistakes That Quietly Slow Down Your AI Start-Up ( What I See From Experience — What to Do Instead)
Hiring in an AI start-up is supposed to accelerate growth. In reality, a lot of teams I speak with feel the opposite. They just got funding, they are excited to grow the team - but things get delayed, slowed down and too messy. Strong candidates drop out midway, and the team ends up stretched thin trying to keep product, go-to-market, and delivery moving. Founders are still doing their day to day and even more instead of having that new hire deal with that function. They are

Magda Cheang
4 days ago5 min read


What is “Talent Density” and How can you get this as a Series A AI Start-up? Start-Up Hiring Hacks
As a start-up founder, you have ambitious missions that you want to achieve, whether it’s utilizing AI’s power to accelerate drug discovery, deep-tech applications to robotics applications within life sciences. However, in order to achieve those ambitious goals, you need to have great technology, product-market-fit, a few initial pilots and LOI, and importantly, the right people to execute those goals. Technology and ideas are great on their own, but results do not occur unl

Magda Cheang
3 days ago3 min read


You’re Qualified—So Why Aren’t You Getting Hired? Tips from a Software Recruiter
Struggling to get hired despite having the right experience? Interviews are tougher than ever, and experience alone isn’t enough. In this blog, I share proven interview tips, how to master recruiter screens, and how to use the STAR method to turn your experience into results that get you the job.

Carolina Aguilar
Mar 268 min read


When should a deep-tech start-up hire a Head of People? Insights from our deep-tech recruiters
In today’s article we will discuss the topic of the ideal time to hire a Head of People vs using external staffing and HR providers and consultants. It’s a common question between Series A and B, and the question is more complex than just a matter of headcount expansion. At this stage, you have to determine whether it is worth in investment especially dependant on the size of your funding and runway. Head of People at a deep-tech start-up When should you hire a Head of People

Magda Cheang
Jan 283 min read


Recruitment as a Business Driver in 2026: Insights from Software Recruiters
This article discuss recruitment as a business driver and why this matters in 2026.

Magda Cheang
Jan 263 min read


Why Candidates Reject Job Offers: Insights From a Tech Recruiter
Why do strong candidates reject job offers? A tech recruiter shares key reasons and what employers can do to improve hiring outcomes.

Carolina Aguilar
Jan 235 min read


How To Start A Career In Sales according to a Sales Recruiter
Curious how to start a career in sales? Read our top tips to kick start your career

Carolina Aguilar
Jan 202 min read


Hire Your Marketing Director in a Lightning Flash: Improving Marketing Recruitment
Optimyze1 discusses strategies to make your marketing recruitment more effective

Magda Cheang
Jan 204 min read


Hiring your Founding Software Engineering Team: 4 Key Insights from our Software Recruiters
In this blog post we discuss 4 tips to ensure you hire the right software engineers for your start-up, hearing from a software recruiter.

Magda Cheang
Jan 184 min read


The Start-Up Hiring Mistakes I Keep Seeing Founders Repeat (And Why It Costs Them 6–12 Months)
Comfort hires, referrals, and roles built for today may feel safe — but in scaling startups, “almost-right” hires are the hidden cost that can stall growth for months.

Carolina Aguilar
Jan 184 min read


Culture Fit Vs Culture Add in Software Recruitment
This article explores the difference between hiring for a culture fit vs a culture add and why we might need to rethink this.

Magda Cheang
Dec 31, 20252 min read


Questions To Ask During Your Sales Interview according to Sales Recruiters
In this blog we will be discussing a some questions that can help you make the right choice when interviewing for different sales positions.

Carolina Aguilar
Oct 26, 20254 min read


⚠️ Let’s Talk About Recruitment Scams
In this blog we explore how you can identify recruitment scams and not be a victim of fraud

Carolina Aguilar
Oct 9, 20252 min read


AI and the Future of Software Engineering: Will It Take Your Job?
Want to know how AI will impact your engineering career? In this blog we discuss future trends and how you can stay ahead of the changes that are shaping the job market.

Carolina Aguilar
Oct 2, 20254 min read


Job Hunting 101: What Makes a Great LinkedIn Profile?
Tips to get your LinkedIn profile to work for you.

Carolina Aguilar
Jul 9, 20253 min read


Enterprise Sales, SMB, or Mid-Market: Which One Is Right for You?
Sales, SMB, or Mid-Market? In this blog we discuss the difference between the three

Carolina Aguilar
May 21, 20254 min read


Breaking into Tech: How Women Can Transition into Tech Sales
Seven steps to help you transition into tech sales.

Carolina Aguilar
Mar 12, 20253 min read


How to Hire Based on Potential
"Hiring on Potential" I know, I know, it sounds scary, and at times, hiring managers don't want to take a chance on someone based on...

Carolina Aguilar
Feb 11, 20253 min read


What Not To Say In An Interview
When preparing for an interview, most of the advice focuses on what you should do to make a positive impression—how to answer questions,...

Carolina Aguilar
Jan 21, 20253 min read


How To Make Your CV Stand Out
Tips on how to get your CV to stand out from the rest.

Carolina Aguilar
Jan 8, 20253 min read
bottom of page