5 Hiring Mistakes That Kill Startup Momentum (and How to Avoid Them)

Most startups don’t fail because of product or market — they fail because of people.

One wrong hire at seed stage can drain cash, stall growth, and shake investor confidence.

In this free 60-minute session, Alan Furley (CEO of ISL Talent) will share the 5 hiring mistakes he sees founders make again and again — and how smart founders avoid them to build teams that unlock growth and funding.

What You’ll Learn

✅ Why job ads only reach 20% of the market — and how to access the rest

✅ How to define roles based on outcomes, not job titles

✅ How to attract top talent even when you can’t out-pay big tech

✅ The 3 hiring gaps that derail even the most ambitious founders

✅ A simple framework (the TALENT model) used by high-growth startups to hire, assess, and retain better

This is for you if:

• You’re hiring in the next 3–6 months

• You’ve raised (or plan to raise) and need a credible hiring plan

• You want to avoid costly mis-hires and hire with confidence

After the session, you’ll have the chance to book a free 1:1 Hiring Clarity Call with Alan — to map out your biggest hiring opportunity or de-risk your next role.

📅 Date & Time: Thursday 20th November, 11:30am GMT

🎤 Host: Alan Furley, Co-founder & CEO, ISL Talent

Don’t let hiring mistakes quietly kill your momentum.

Join the session and learn how to build a team investors can believe in.

Registrations are closed

5 Hiring Mistakes That Kill Startup Momentum (and How to Avoid Them)