How do early stage startups recruit hackers?

Re:How do early stage startups recruit hackers? by arturogarrido on Thursday June 09, 2011 @08:35PM (#2639308)

For co-founder and early employee roles I only rely on people I know and/or their recommendations.

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Re:How do early stage startups recruit hackers? by wpietri on Thursday June 09, 2011 @08:44PM (#2639325)

Ditto. I'm hiring right now for employees #3-5, and I can't imagine using a recruiter. The incentives for a recruiter are perverse. And I suspect the people I really want are the ones who are energetic enough to find what they want on their own.

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Re:How do early stage startups recruit hackers? by pedrogk on Thursday June 09, 2011 @09:36PM (#2639442)

Would you consider a recruiter if the pricing was much lower than what is charged by traditional headhunters? (thinking $3k USD per person)

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Re:How do early stage startups recruit hackers? by wpietri on Friday June 10, 2011 @12:06AM (#2639761)

Did you notice I didn't say anything about price?

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