Akash Bajwa · 19 October 2026 · Operating Insight

The Founder Hiring Playbook

Akash Bajwa, Principal @ Earlybird

A comprehensive playbook distilling hiring best practices from elite AI startups (Cursor, Ramp, TurboPuffer, Lovable, Cognition, and others), covering sourcing, assessment, closing, and retention through specific tactics and founder quotes.

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Topics: Venture Capital & Startups · AI (Horizontal)

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