Online Event
Building the Right Team as a First‑Time CEO
Hiring, Leading, and Scaling: Building Your First Startup Team
Date
Apr 09, 2026
Time
06:00 pm - 07:30 pm
Address
Online Event
Early hiring decisions shape a company's future. This panel addresses how first‑time founders can identify critical early roles, build culture intentionally, and transition from individual contributor to effective leader as the company grows.
What You’ll Learn:
- Which roles matter most in the first 10–20 hires
- Common hiring mistakes first‑time founders make
- How to assess talent without a big brand or budget
- How to evolve your leadership style as the team scales
Who Should Attend:
- Founders making their first hires
- CEOs leading small but growing teams
- Technical or product founders stepping into leadership roles
Additional Resources:
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About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
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The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
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