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Seed Stage Summit 2024 Rho X Andrew Yeung was a blast- 100 seed-stage founders together for a day of fireside chats, discussions, and networking. Honered to be included in the lineup among some incredible speakers: • Dennis Crowley (Co-founder of Foursquare) • Russ Heddleston (Co-founder of Dropbox DocSend) • Lindsay Kaplan (Co-founder of Chief) • iqram magdon-ismail (Co-founder of Venmo) • Alexa von Tobel (Founder of Inspired Capital) • Aakash Shah (Founder of Wyndly (YC W21) • Eve Halimi (Co-founder of Alinea Invest) • Max Kolysh (Founder of Dover) Our panel was on the Y Combinator experience with Eve, Aakash and Max- lessons learned, what it takes to get into YC, what it means in the long term. My favorite question “What would you tell yourself at the beginning of your founder journey?”: -> No one is coming to save you. No head of growth, no BDR, no new consultant is going to have the silver bullet- you need to figure out your business. -> Have appreciation for the journey- and the stamina it takes to navigate all of the of ups and downs. You will feel the ups and the downs more intensely as a founder. Nothing is ever as good * or as bad* as it initially seems. -> Be sure you want to commit to the idea you're building for- it takes waaay longer than you think it will. Don't be tempted to pivot into something that you don't want to do- you will be stuck. Thank you Christina C. for the great pics, Amy Chen Jesse Middleton Jacob Solano Justin Wolz Rashida Bobb Red Bike Capital Herman Goihman

We’re excited to welcome our newest Recruiting Partner, Katie Ross! With 7+ years of recruiting experience, Katie has filled hard-to-fill Marketing, Legal, Finance, People, and Operational roles in hyper-growth environments like Aura, Miro, and as a Recruiting Strategist on Fiverr. From scaling startups to large organizations, Katie has a proven track record of sourcing, building balanced pipelines, and closing top talent, all while elevating the candidate experience. Link in comments to work with Katie and other expert recruiting partners. #recruiting #startup #hiring

We’re thrilled to welcome our newest Recruiting Partner, Michelle Shen! With 5 years of recruiting experience, Michelle has built engineering and GTM teams at top companies like Justworks and Revel. From early-stage startups to large enterprises, Michelle has a track record of sourcing, screening, and retaining top talent while optimizing the candidate experience. Link in comments to connect with Michelle and other expert recruiting partners. #recruiting #startup #hiring

We’re excited to welcome our newest Recruiting Partner, Ryan Ammar! With 8 years of recruiting experience, Ryan has helped build teams at top companies like Wise (Transferwise), The Zebra, and Staffogen. He specializes in hiring for Engineering, Product, Marketing, and Sales roles, particularly in hypergrowth environments. Ryan’s expertise in Fintech and InsurTech sectors has enabled him to hire top-tier talent for some of the most competitive markets. If you’re interested in working with Ryan, view the link in the comments below. #recruiting #startup #hiring

Are you a founder ready to grow your team? We're thrilled to announce the launch of Dover Recruiting Partners—the ideal solution for scaling your hiring. Gain access to the top 2% of recruiters, with on-demand expertise and flexible pricing tailored to your needs. Learn more by clicking the link in the comments! #hiring #startups #recruiting #scale #founders

One bad interview can ruin everything. You might have a great hiring process, but if just one person on your team isn't fully bought in or doesn't show genuine excitement about a candidate, it can turn the candidate off from the company, even if the other interviews are great.. Our Recruiting Partner, Brandon, shares a key insight: "Show people that you're genuinely excited for them to join. If that's not consistent across the team, one bad interviewer can ruin the entire process for a candidate. It's about being consistent and treating candidates as individuals, not just numbers, and making them feel valued throughout the process. That effort goes a long way.” The secret? Consistency across your entire team. Make sure every interviewer makes candidates feel valued, from the first call to the final offer. Show them you’re excited for them to join—every step of the way. Want to ensure every touchpoint in your hiring process is top-notch? Connect with us—link in the comments. #hiring #recruitment #startups

We’re excited to welcome our newest Recruiting Partner, Trevor B.! With 18 years of recruiting experience, Trevor has built teams at top companies like Discord, Lob, and Airware. He’s traditionally focused on helping Seed to Series B startups specializing in both GTM and EPD roles. If you’re interested in working with Trevor, reach out to hello@dover.com! Connect with Trevor and other expert recruiting partners below. #recruiting #startup #hiring

When a senior dev from Big Tech wants a “Head of Engineering” title at your startup… what’s your move? One of our Recruiting Partners, Brandon Whitman, breaks it down: "Get your team on the same page about titles and growth paths. At my last company, we ditched titles early on to boost collaboration, but consistency and transparency were key when we started adding ‘Head of’ roles." Be upfront with candidates: “Startups move fast. Show your impact, and you’ll grow with us.” Clear expectations = fewer headaches later. Curious how to handle these conversations? Work with Brandon—link in the comments! #hiring #startups #recruiting

Are you struggling with a role that has very few applications? The problem might not be the candidates — it could be your approach. Our Recruiting Partner, Lavanya Bhatt, explains: 'It's not always about finding more candidates; it's about making the role compelling enough for the right candidates to find you." Work with Lavanya to attract the right candidate today. Link in the comments below." #recruiting #hiring #startups

"A candidate sharing a project publicly is a better signal of passion and skill than a LinkedIn profile filled with experience." Michael Sanders uncovers a few hidden gems for finding great talent where no one else is looking. Ready to work with Michael? Find the link in the comments. #recruiting #hiring #startups