Building a successful startup team is essential to the success of your business. Your team should be composed of individuals with the right traits, skills, and values to create a strong foundation for your company. This blog post will discuss what you need to look for when building your startup team and how to find the best candidates. We'll also look at some of the most important traits, skills, and values you should seek in your employees.

When starting a business, it's crucial to have the right team in place. Your startup team should be composed of individuals who are passionate about your product or service and who share your vision for the company. In addition, you'll need to ensure that your team has the right skills and values to succeed. Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz, author of The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers says “if we ‘[took] care of the people, the products and the profits — in that order,’ the result would be a professional and stable team dedicated to the mission at hand.”

“Take care of the people, the products, and the profits — in that order.” - Ben Horowitz

There are a few key traits that you should look for when building your startup team:

- creativity: startup businesses require creative thinking to succeed. Look for employees who can think outside the box and develop new ideas.

- adaptability: things will always change in a startup environment, so it's essential to have employees who can adapt quickly. Look for employees who are flexible and who can roll with the punches.

- tenacity: it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to making a startup successful. You'll need employees willing to put in the extra effort and who aren't afraid of a little (or a lot) of hard work.

In addition to these critical traits, there are also some specific skills and values that you should look for in your startup team members. Some of the most important skills and values include:

- teamwork: startup businesses require team members who can work together effectively. Look for employees who are good at communication and collaboration.

- customer focus: your startup team should be focused on providing an excellent experience for your customers. Look for team members who are customer-oriented and who are committed to providing the best possible service.

- dedication: it takes a lot of faith to make a startup successful. You'll need employees willing to put in the extra effort and who aren't afraid of a little (or a lot) of hard work.

These are just a few key traits, skills, and values you should look for when building your startup team. By hiring employees with these qualities, you'll be well on creating a successful startup business.

This week in the CannaTech Ventures incubator, we're focusing on team-building. What methods and guidelines do you employ when building your startup team? Let us know in the comments.

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