Nikolas Chapoupis

ReactSquad

Hire reliable React Developers without breaking the bank.

ReactSquad.io helped 15+ companies avoid weeks of recruiting work and gave them the ability to get to building a better product ASAP.

We don't believe in generalists when you need to go fast. That's why we are hyper-focused on React.

OUR OFFER:
- Get a developer embedded in your team within 48 hours
- 100% free 7-day trial period
- Transparent Pricing: 75$/hour

EarlyNode GmbH

EarlyNode.com is a Startup Studio & Media Co' covering the SaaS Industry

Our Portfolio:

ReactSquad.io: The React.JS Agency for Startups

Releaselog.io: In-App Changelog to keep your users in the loop & engaged about product updates.

EarlyNode Ventures: Angel Syndicate investing in pre-seed SaaS startups.

Founder

Ordersome

SaaS for Restaurants & Cafes for inhouse ordering.

Co-Founder

Werkzeugmaschinenlabor WZL der RWTH Aachen

Werkstudent

🧑‍💻 ReactSquad.io - Your extended frontend team | 🎙️ Host of 'SaaS Operator' Podcast & Founder @ EarlyNode.com

EarlyNode is a bootstrapped HoldingCo and SaaS Startup Studio.

ReactSquad.io: The React.js Agency for SaaS Startups


Releaselog.io: In-App Changelog to keep your users in the loop & engaged about product updates.


EarlyNode Ventures: Angel Syndicate investing in pre-seed SaaS startups.

Most employer brands are geared towards low performers... 😴

What kind of employees are we all looking for? 💪
- Hard working
- Problem solvers
- Ownership
- commitment
etc.
= i.e. A-Player

What do we advertise with? 🙈

- E-bikes
- Happy hour (aka booze)
- Workation on the beach (aka more boozing)

...

Advertising with e-bikes & happy hours?
→ You'll get people who want to ride their bikes home drunk at 4:30 pm on Fridays without having to pedal. 🤡

Advertising with performance, big goals & team spirit?
→You'll get people who work focused on a common goal and give their all. 🤝

✅ If you're looking for high performers: Advertise the things high-performers can about!


15 Red Flags to look out for when hiring your next employee 🚩👇🏼

1. lacks enthusiasm
2. candidate exaggerates
3. lacks specific examples
4. cannot explain job moves
5. overly rehearsed responses
5. inconsistent career narrative
7. speaks poorly of past bosses
8. does not mention past failures
9. vague or unrealistic future goals
10. no questions about the company
11. tries too hard to look like an expert
12. making excuses for their challenges
13. overemphasis on titles/advancement
14. managerial positions — never had to hire or fire
15. more interested in compensation and benefits than job


When should a startup hire its first recruiter? 🤔 

Here's a quick guide to nail the timing: 👇 

🌱 Pre- Seed (1-10 Employees)

Most early hires come through the founder's network.
And that's perfect, as those people form the foundation for the company culture.

The CEO should be the key person managing recruiting at this stage.


🌳 Seed (10-30 Employees)

You're growing and have more things on your plate:
- increase product velocity
- get your marketing flywheel off the ground
- even hire a sales guy or two.

The issue:
The founding team gets bogged down by the time-intensive recruiting process.
Some founders react to that pressure by rushing hiring decisions...

The fix:

It's time to consider hiring an in-house recruiter, even if it's part-time or freelance.



🚀 Series A to Series B (30-100 Employees)

Growth is scaling, and so is the need for a recruiter.

Now, a fulltime in-house recruiter is key.

It's nearly impossible for the hiring managers alone to run the recruiting process.

🔥 Hot Take:
Being a great coder is just table stakes for devs in startups.

If your engineers can't communicate properly and work well together with PMs, UI/UX, etc., they have no shot at being true A-players.

No matter how great they are technically.

Tony's startup Oyster grew even faster than Slack 🤯 

Here is how it feels to go through hyper-growth as a CEO 👇 

An overlooked skill for early-stage founders: Asking the right questions 👇 

Taplio

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