Hire Slow, Fire Quick

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Profiles in Courage with Mark Achler

Business


In today's episode, we hear from Daniel Estrada, Co-founder and CEO of 86Repairs. In early-stage companies, there is often a lot of urgency around hiring for a new role.  When you are operating on a lean team and missing a key role, it can have a profound effect on the company. On the flip side, hiring the wrong person can have a tremendous effect on team culture and productivity. Listen to this episode to hear about Daniel's experience navigating these crucial early hirings and firings. Daniel Estrada is the co-founder and CEO of 86 Repairs, a subscription service that automates the entire repair process for restaurant groups. Daniel started his career as a web developer, working in a variety of technical roles in both startups and Fortune 500 companies. He worked as a consultant for several years, before serving as the CTO at Scavado, a recruiting software company. He was also the co-founder of Osmium, an e-commerce and content management software company. Prior to starting 86 Repairs, Daniel led the European healthcare practice at EPAM Systems, a global digital consultancy, and was based in London. Daniel is a first-generation American, multi-citizen, and speaks three languages.