Hiring in 2026:
1. find people who build in public. 40 half-finished repos > a clean resume. curiosity and creativity leave a paper (pixel?) trail these days.
2. test for distribution + business model instincts. the two most valuable skills in tech and nobody screens for them
3. make them build with AI in front of you. @cursor_ai does 2 full days onsite shipping with the team. how someone runs their agents can teach you loads about them, and fast.
4. vibes assessment. hack night, offsite, dinner. you just want an answer to if you want this person around at 11pm on a bad week
Am I missing anything?
Aug 3, 2026 Β· 4:35 PM UTC
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