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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2021 · 31 MIN

Why Using a Dev Shop is a Red Flag for Investors

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Are you thinking of outsourcing your MVP to a dev shop? You need to watch this first. Here's Why Using a Dev Shop is a Red Flag for Investors. According to UpStack founder Yossi Mlynsky, "there's no bigger red flag for an investor" than a startup that has outsourced its core product. In this interview, he explains why you lose control, accumulate technical debt, and can make your company un-investable. Learn his #1 rule for hiring ("The Coffee Test") and the "contract-to-hire" model you should use instead. Check out the company: https://upstackhq.comBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: [email protected]🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - The New Rules of Hiring Remote Talent05:26 - 4 Ways to Find Great People12:35 - The #1 Hiring Rule: The "Coffee Test"15:03 - The 5-Month Cost of a Bad Hire17:26 - Why I Never Work With a Project Manager19:40 - The #1 Red Flag for Investors: Using a Dev Shop22:04 - The "Remote Warrior": How to Spot an A-Player24:19 - The "Contract-to-Hire" Playbook📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you thinking of outsourcing your MVP to a dev shop? You need to watch this first. Here's Why Using a Dev Shop is a Red Flag for Investors. According to UpStack founder Yossi Mlynsky, "there's no bigger red flag for an investor" than a startup that has outsourced its core product. In this interview, he explains why you lose control, accumulate technical debt, and can make your company un-investable. Learn his #1 rule for hiring ("The Coffee Test") and the "contract-to-hire" model you should use instead. Check out the company: https://upstackhq.comBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: [email protected]🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - The New Rules of Hiring Remote Talent05:26 - 4 Ways to Find Great People12:35 - The #1 Hiring Rule: The "Coffee Test"15:03 - The 5-Month Cost of a Bad Hire17:26 - Why I Never Work With a Project Manager19:40 - The #1 Red Flag for Investors: Using a Dev Shop22:04 - The "Remote Warrior": How to Spot an A-Player24:19 - The "Contract-to-Hire" Playbook📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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