Balancing Leadership and Execution: How to Thrive in Startup Engineering
In this episode, I sit down with Varun Madan, Head of Engineering at OneHouse, to discuss how startups must operate with slimmer margins—both in decision-making and execution. We dive into the high-stakes hiring process, balancing efficiency with impact, managing context switching, and transitioning between IC and leadership roles.
Key Takeaways:
✅ Hiring at a startup requires extreme precision. Every hire matters, and balancing speed vs. fit is key to avoiding costly mistakes.
✅ Prioritization is everything. Engineering teams need to measure their impact weekly, ensuring they drive value…
The skinny
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