The $100 MBA Show MBA2720 Q&A Wednesday: How Do I Find & Hire A Senior Tech Person?
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Dec 24, 2025 Struggling to hire a senior tech expert? Learn how poor hires can lead to costly mistakes, and why quality matters more than cheap rates. Discover the benefits of using platforms like Upwork to find experienced engineers. Omar emphasizes the importance of communication skills and providing context for success. He suggests starting with a defined project and selling your vision to potential hires. Finally, understand how a senior engineer can reduce long-term costs and enhance productivity in your business.
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Technical Hires Can Make Or Break You
- A bad technical hire can destroy your product and create long-term technical debt.
- Omar Zenhom warns it's often costly and invisible until it's too late.
A Single Hire Cost Half A Million
- Omar shares a personal costly mistake: one hire cost his company nearly half a million dollars.
- He learned the hard way that cheap hires can hide damage until it's too late.
Sort By Price High To Find Seniors
- Use Upwork and sort candidates by price high to low to surface senior talent.
- Pay more per hour for senior engineers because they finish tasks much faster and make better decisions.