EPISODE · May 30, 2025 · 17 MIN
How to Hire People who Build Awesome Products
from Your Next Tech Startup · host Isabel Rasmussen
How to Hire People who Build Awesome Products: Insights from SERV Founder Nickhil Bhave Blog: How to Hire People who Build Awesome Products https://bhave.substack.com/p/hire-product-people-that-build-awesome?sd=pf Join Isabel Rasmussen as she sits down with SERV founder Nickhil Bhave to discuss his extensive hiring experiences across various stages of company growth—from Amazon to late-stage startups to founding his own startup. They discuss the importance of a rigorous and competent hiring process. The key parts to a great hiring process are defining the must haves, training and aligning the hiring team, and focusing the debrief around the requirements. This is a great episode for startup leaders who need to hire people to build awesome products. Host: Isabel Rasmussen https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelrasmussen/ Guest: Nickhil Bhave https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickhil-bhave/ 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:46 Nickhil's Background and Experience 02:09 Challenges of Startup Hiring 03:41 Importance of Mission Alignment 07:07 Effective Interview Planning 09:47 Debriefing and Feedback 15:17 Final Thoughts and Advice Music by: https://www.bensound.com Artist: Marcus P. License code: 4YKVHGTNVRLVH3BV
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How to Hire People who Build Awesome Products: Insights from SERV Founder Nickhil Bhave Blog: How to Hire People who Build Awesome Products https://bhave.substack.com/p/hire-product-people-that-build-awesome?sd=pf Join Isabel Rasmussen as she sits down with SERV founder Nickhil Bhave to discuss his extensive hiring experiences across various stages of company growth—from Amazon to late-stage startups to founding his own startup. They discuss the importance of a rigorous and competent hiring process. The key parts to a great hiring process are defining the must haves, training and aligning the hiring team, and focusing the debrief around the requirements. This is a great episode for startup leaders who need to hire people to build awesome products. Host: Isabel Rasmussen https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelrasmussen/ Guest: Nickhil Bhave https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickhil-bhave/ 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:46 Nickhil's Background and Experience 02:09 Challenges of Startup Hiring 03:41 Importance of Mission Alignment 07:07 Effective Interview Planning 09:47 Debriefing and Feedback 15:17 Final Thoughts and Advice Music by: https://www.bensound.com Artist: Marcus P. License code: 4YKVHGTNVRLVH3BV
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