Hiring is the highest-leverage decision an early-stage founder makes, and most get it wrong. This workshop covers how to build a rigorous hiring process, evaluate candidates before you extend an offer, and retain the people you bring on. Led by Richard Hughes Richard is Operating Partner and Head of Talent at Gutter Capital, where he has helped hire more than 100 engineers, designers, sellers, and marketers across the portfolio. His hiring systems consistently achieve 80% retention at 18 months, well above the industry standard. Before Gutter, Richard built recruiting and talent functions at Zocdoc, Managed by Q, and Primary Venture Partners. Richard also founded Ecotone Search, a retained search firm focused on early-stage companies.