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Notes on hiring, security, and how we build Kit.

Two startup engineers at a sunlit San Francisco loft desk reviewing a system-design diagram together on a laptop

June 26, 2026 9 min read

Engineering Hiring Fell Less Than Overall Tech Hiring

SignalFire’s 2026 figures show a smaller decline in engineering hiring than in total large-tech hiring. What that comparison can and cannot tell founders.

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Startup founder mapping her first five hires on a whiteboard, numbering roles from founding engineer to first account executive

Startup Building

June 13, 2026 11 min read

The First Five Hires: A Sequencing Playbook for Seed Founders

Who should a founder hire first? An honest, ordered playbook for your first five seed-stage hires, from founding engineer to sales vs. marketing.

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