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Bland AIs Unconventional Hiring Strategy: Prioritizing Passion Over Pedigree

Bland AI, a voice AI startup, skyrocketed from pre-seed to Series B funding in just ten months, growing its team to seventy-five people. CEO Isaiah Granet shared on the Build Mode podcast how they prioritize passion over fancy resumes when hiring early talent. Their founding team came straight out of college, and they scoured places like GitHub to find hidden gems. This approach uncovers obsessed builders who thrive on creating, even without traditional tech experience. However, it comes with trade-offs, like dealing with inexperience that requires extra ramp-up time. Bland expects hires to commit fully, often working long hours, six days a week if needed, to deliver results. Granet stays hands-on to keep performance high amid rapid scaling, advising other founders to trust their instincts and find what works for their own hiring style. This method shows how unconventional talent can fuel breakout success.

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