We act as the embedded people partner for startups with 1-10 employees, making sure you don’t burn out or blow the team before you even get started.
What founders get (without screwing it up)
Early hiring support so you don’t waste months on the wrong people.
Clarity on roles before everyone starts stepping on each other’s toes.
First systems that actually work instead of just looking good on paper.
Advice on culture so it doesn’t implode the minute you hire two more people.
Start: Why It Matters
At this stage, one bad hire or broken process can ruin months of work. Chaos feels normal. Roles blur. Decisions drag. Culture is whatever you slap together.
We jump in before things go sideways. We make sure your first hires stick.
The result?
You survive this stage without burning everything down. You build a team that can actually handle what comes next. Miss this, and everyone else in your space is already leaving you in the dust.
FAQs
Is this just HR support?
No. This is not about policies, compliance, or ticking boxes. It’s about helping you build a team that works before you need a full HR function. We focus on clarity, fit, and momentum, not paperwork.
What do you mean by “embedded people partner”?
It means we don’t just advise - we work with you inside the business.
We help you make real decisions on hiring, roles, systems, and culture as they come up, instead of handing you a deck and disappearing. Think: fewer opinions, more execution.
Who is this actually for?
Early-stage founders with 1-10 employees who are building their first real team and don’t want to learn people + ops the hard, expensive way. If you’re still hiring your first few people, figuring out roles, and realizing “wow, this is messier than I thought” - this is for you.
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