“Your most important Early Hire Isn’t who you think it is”

Every startup obsesses over hiring the right people.

✅ The best CTO to build the product.

✅ A rockstar marketer to drive growth.

✅ A sales lead to land the first big customers.

But one of the most important ‘hires’ isn’t a person at all!

it’s SECURITY

Most startups don’t plan for security.

They accidentally hire security debt by ignoring basic protections, leaving APIs exposed, and trusting that security is something to “fix later.”

The result?

A ticking time bomb. And when it finally explodes, it’s not just a tech issue, it’s a business-ending problem.

💡 A small investment in security today saves massive time, money, and reputation later.

It doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated.

✅ Use proper access controls from day one.

✅ Regularly audit your security posture.

✅ Educate your team—PHISHING is still a startup killer.

Hiring great people is crucial. But securing your product from the start?

That’s what keeps your startup alive.