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When to hire your first person on the ground

Too early and you burn runway; too late and you lose the relationship. The signals we watch before recommending a local hire.

The founder 4 min read

Too early and you burn runway; too late and you lose the relationship. The signals we watch before recommending a local hire.

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The founder, Open Table

Hunter Jorden, based in Vietnam for more than a decade, in every room from the first read to the deal.

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