How to Hire Your First Dev?

Rob Walling just dropped a video breaking down the 7 biggest mistakes founders make when hiring their first developer.

We've been there. Made most of these mistakes ourselves

That's why we sponsored this video at G2i

Rob nails the problem: Founders are casting nets that are too narrow. Writing vague job descriptions. Hiring solely for technical skill without thinking about culture fit or startup mindset.

The result? Burning cash, wasting months, and ending up right back where they started.

Main takeaways from the video:

→ You can't just post on the internet and pray
→ Corporate developers often struggle in scrappy startup environments
→ If you're not doing real-world technical tests, you're guessing
→ The cheapest option usually costs you more in the long run

After helping place 5,000+ engineers, I can tell you: Rob's right about all of it.
The eighth mistake he mentions? Not firing quickly enough.

Nobody ever says they fired someone too soon. It's always "I should have done that months ago."

We built G2i because this process shouldn't be this hard. 🚀

Rob's doing real work helping founders avoid these painful mistakes. This video is worth your time if you're hiring your first developer; check it out. 👇