Q: Does anyone have a good framework or workflow when hiring the first engineer? Any tools, questions, advice, etc for qualifying early engineering hires would be greatly appreciated
A: You want to match culture, proficiency, and familiarity with your stack — in that order. So, someone who is a great fit for your team, and can code very well can learn your stack easily. Over-index on the people aspect: soft skills like communication, problem solving, enthusiasm, alignment with your mission, and don’t let things like not knowing your stack get in the way of a hiring decision.