How to Make Your First 10 Engineering Hires at a Seed-Stage Startup
A tactical playbook for founders who need to build their engineering team fast, right, and without burning runway on bad hires.
BeGlobal Team·December 25, 2025·4 min read
Your first 10 engineering hires define your company. Learn the four phases of early-stage hiring and the critical mistakes to avoid.
The Four Phases Framework
Learn exactly which profile to hire at each stage: Co-Builders, PMF Accelerators, Scaling Specialists, and Team Builders.
Avoid the Common Mistakes
Stop hiring specialists too early, big company refugees, and engineering managers before you need them.
Common questions