Posted a while back about our hiring funnel. -> Website says we aren’t hiring but for the right person we might consider it. 500 word essay to explain why we should talk to you.
Over 100 essays so far, most are trashed immediately as they just aren’t interesting. 3 have been very good and got to round two.
Round two is a model with one question. “What’s wrong with this model”. Most don’t respond.
One incredible response so far, he got the model, found issues and came back with not just analysis on the model but also the building/market that the model is about.
Next step is a phone call. He nailed it.
Next is a meeting in Austin. He absolutely crushed that one today and we made an offer to join the team.
This process seems to cut through the crap and self eliminates the wrong people so that we can focus on the few conversations with promise.
I will update in a few months after Ben starts with Harbor Capital, but I can say I’ve hired hundreds of people over the years and am very hopeful this time.
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