Ask HN: What do you look for in your first 10 hires?
Summary
The thread centers on hiring criteria beyond technical ability, emphasizing verifiable impact through open-source contributions, production-grade shipped projects, and public talks. It argues these signals better indicate capability and cultural fit than resumes or traditional tests, and warns against overreliance on years of experience or AI-assisted deception. The discussion also highlights the importance of defining company culture early in a startup context.