(00:00:00) How to Build High-Performing Teams at Every Stage of Your Startup<br /> (00:00:17) Introduction<br /> (00:01:00) Lidiya’s Background<br /> (00:01:44) Focus of Build It Labs<br /> (00:02:54) Three Components of Operations<br /> (00:04:12) The Importance of Getting “People” Right<br /> (00:05:10) Hiring Across Startup Stages<br /> (00:08:00) Early-Stage Hiring Challenges<br /> (00:10:13) Hiring Pitfalls and Structured Interviewing<br /> (00:14:42) Combining Data and Intuition<br /> (00:16:05) Defining Success Up Front<br /> (00:19:18) Tactical Interview Tips<br /> (00:22:29) The Roundtable Decision Process<br /> (00:25:55) Final Words of Wisdom for Founders<br /> <br /> In this episode of Startup Success, we sit down with Lidiya Becker, a seasoned operator and founder of <a href="https://www.builditlabs.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Build It Labs</a>, who’s helped countless startups navigate the challenges of rapid growth. She’s been in the trenches and knows what it really takes to build operational processes and teams that can scale effectively.<br /><br />Our conversation focuses on teams, and Lidiya walks through her Purpose, People, and Process framework—a simple but powerful way for startups to grow sustainably and build high-performing teams. She also shares must-hear advice on avoiding the hiring mistakes so many founders make, like failing to define the ideal candidate before interviews begin or skipping a rigorous interview process.<br /><br />We discuss:<br /><ul><li>Who to hire at each growth stage of your startup</li><li>How to approach interviews as an investigation, not a vibe check</li><li>Lidiya’s “Hell Yes” rule for hiring</li></ul>If you’re a founder gearing up to scale or preparing for your next mission-critical hire, you won’t want to miss this conversation.<br /><br />----<br />Stay connected with our host, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateadams22/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kate Adams, here on LinkedIn</a>! <br />🔗 Learn more about Build It Labs: <a href="http://builditlabs.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">builditlabs.com</a><br /><br /><br /><i><b>Chapters</b></i>:<br /><br />00:17 – Introduction<br />01:00 – Lidiya’s Background<br />01:44 – Focus of Build It Labs<br />02:54 – Three Components of Operations<br />04:12 – The Importance of Getting “People” Right<br />05:10 – Hiring Across Startup Stages<br />08:00 – Early-Stage Hiring Challenges<br />10:13 – Hiring Pitfalls and Structured Interviewing<br />14:42 – Combining Data and Intuition<br />16:05 – Defining Success Up Front<br />19:18 – Tactical Interview Tips<br />22:29 – The Roundtable Decision Process<br />25:55 – Conclusion &amp; How to Connect