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What the Best Deep Techand Defense CompaniesKnow About Hiring

Written for founders and hiring leaders who cannot afford to learn these lessons the hard way.

TALENT STRATEGY

Why Generalist Firms Fail Defense Tech Searches

Most recruiting firms discovered defense tech when venture capital did. Here is why that matters for your next search and what to look for in a firm that was actually built for this market.

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HIRING STRATEGY

What Embedded Recruiting Actually Costs vs Retained Search

Most defense tech founders do not know the real cost difference between embedded recruiting and retained search until they are already in a bad deal. Here is what you need to know before you sign anything.

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VETERAN PIPELINE

How to Build a SkillBridge Program for a Deep Tech and Defense Startup

The best talent pipeline most defense tech companies are not using is already funded by the Department of Defense. Here is how to build a SkillBridge program that converts transitioning military talent into direct hires.

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EXECUTIVE SEARCH

How to Hire a VP of Engineering at a Pre-IPO Defense Tech Company

The VP of Engineering hire at a pre-IPO defense tech company is the highest-stakes decision a founder makes. Here is how to run the search, evaluate the candidates, and avoid the mistakes that set programs back 18 months.

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TALENT STRATEGY

Why Defense Tech Hiring Timelines Are Longer and How to Fix Them

Defense tech founders consistently underestimate how long it takes to fill a senior role. Here is why hiring timelines in defense tech are longer than in commercial tech and exactly what to do to compress them without compromising the quality of the hire.

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