Why Using a Dev Shop is a Red Flag for Investors

Are you thinking of outsourcing your MVP to a dev shop? You need to watch this first. Here's Why Using a Dev Shop is a Red Flag for Investors. According to UpStack founder Yossi Mlynsky, "there's no bigger red flag for an investor" than a startup that has outsourced its core product. In this interview, he explains why you lose control, accumulate technical debt, and can make your company un-investable. Learn his #1 rule for hiring ("The Coffee Test") and the "contract-to-hire" model you should use instead. Check out the company: https://upstackhq.com

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🕒 CHAPTERS

00:00 - The New Rules of Hiring Remote Talent

05:26 - 4 Ways to Find Great People

12:35 - The #1 Hiring Rule: The "Coffee Test"

15:03 - The 5-Month Cost of a Bad Hire

17:26 - Why I Never Work With a Project Manager

19:40 - The #1 Red Flag for Investors: Using a Dev Shop

22:04 - The "Remote Warrior": How to Spot an A-Player

24:19 - The "Contract-to-Hire" Playbook

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