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What to Look for When Hiring a Full-Stack Developer for Your Startup
Most founders hire developers by looking at the wrong signals. GitHub stars and technology lists do not tell you whether someone will understand your product. Here is what actually does, and the five questions to ask in any first conversation.
June 15, 2026
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The Portfolio Lie: Why Side Projects Do Not Prove You Can Ship
Side projects show that you can build. They do not show that you can ship. Here is the difference, why it matters to the people evaluating you, and what to do about it.
April 5, 2026