People & leadership
Your First Senior Hire at Seed: The Decisions That Actually Matter
The questions behind a senior hire: what the company needs to become and which responsibilities need an owner. July 7, 2026
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hiring and growth.
Explore our FounderNexus articles on hiring, fundraising and the choices in front of you.
Featured
What Actually Changes at the Series A Operating Layer
How the ways a company works need to evolve as its next stage puts new demands on the team.
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Where to Find FounderNexus During SF Tech Week 2026
Five sessions across the first three days of SF Tech Week, with Court Lorenzini joining each conversation. September 22, 2026
Fundraising
How to Qualify Investors by Check Size Before You Pitch
Why an investor’s usual check size matters alongside sector fit when building a fundraising list. September 21, 2026
Fundraising
Why Every Seed Round Needs a Lead Investor First
A look at fundraising sequence and the role of the first professional investor willing to lead. August 17, 2026
Peer perspective
How Founders Actually Use a Peer Room
What makes a peer conversation useful for a specific decision, beyond simply talking it through. July 8, 2026
Peer perspective
What a Good Founder Room Actually Looks Like
A practical way to judge the relevance and usefulness of a peer conversation.
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