The Ultimate Guide to Hiring Your First Engineer
Hiring your first engineer is the most important early hire you make. Most founders mess it up. This guide shows the exact way to pick, test, and hire a real 0 to 1 builder.
BeGlobal Team·January 22, 2026·4 min read
Most founders pick the wrong first engineer because they confuse raw coding skill with 0 to 1 ability. You need someone who thinks like a founder, not a task runner. This guide shows the exact traits, tests, and trial process to find the right one.
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