People say hiring is a tough exercise. We’ve been lucky—we never really faced that problem. Maybe it’s because we’ve always been clear: we hire people who are genuinely willing to work with us and believe in our long-term vision at Taghash.
It’s been 9 years, yet it still feels like day zero. The cycle of hiring, people leaving, and even coming back continues—we’ve had 2–3 folks leave and later rejoin. As a founder, the sooner you accept this reality, the sooner you can focus on the bigger picture.
Seeing some of my earliest hires leave after a few years was painful—I’ll be honest. At the time, it felt like a personal failure. But over time, I’ve matured and learned to see it differently.
With the rise of AI, the hiring equation itself is changing. We’re no longer just chasing 10x engineers, designers, or product managers—because a lot of that leverage is now augmented by AI. What matters more is having a rigorous process, an intelligent operator, and, most importantly, the right attitude.
Our team is shipping faster than ever. And no, we’re not even using Claude like many others are.
The times are changing. The ones who will survive are those who stay pragmatic and open to adapting to the new normal.
In the end, what matters most is simple: they need to have an itch.