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Kaustubh Bhatter

Founder, Sharpener |... • 11m

My first employee was an unexpected one 😔 Being bootstrapped, I was confused what to pick: 1️⃣ Interns? Low budget but very low professionalism 2️⃣ Part time? High professionalism but low commitment 3️⃣ Full time? Paisa nahi hai 🤑 4️⃣ Equity based hires? Very very tricky I think I made a bad choice here. Bulk hired interns and promised the top 3 a full-time role. Got decent folks at the end but several interns wasted good opportunities. What are your thoughts?

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Anonymous 2

Hey I am on Medial • 11m

Relying heavily on interns might lead to missed opportunities for professionalism and long-term commitment, potentially affecting the business's stability and growth trajectory

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Anonymous 3

Hey I am on Medial • 11m

Opting for equity-based hires could offer a more sustainable solution

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Anonymous 1

Hey I am on Medial • 11m

Starting with interns can be a cost-effective way to build a team while providing valuable learning opportunities for them; it's a win-win for gaining initial support without a significant financial burden

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