INSIGHTS
Notes on hiring across Software, Data & AI.
Practical thinking for founders, CTOs and engineering leaders building teams, from the people who build them.
HIRING GUIDE · 29 OCTOBER 2026
AI Engineer, ML Engineer or Data Engineer: who should a startup hire first?
Three roles that sound alike and do very different jobs. A plain-English guide for founders and CTOs on which AI and data hire to make first, and what to look for.
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How to choose a Software, Data & AI recruitment partner
What separates a specialist technology recruitment partner from a CV shop. Seven things founders and CTOs should check before signing terms.
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How to hire a founding CTO
A founding CTO is the most important hire a startup makes. What the role really is, when you need one, what to look for and how to win the right person.
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Permanent, contract to hire or project delivery: which model fits your startup?
Three ways to bring engineering talent into a startup. When each one fits, what each costs you in risk, and how to choose by stage.
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