In episode 4 of The Startup Chronicles, Megan and Kyle delve into the challenges of building early team culture and making those crucial first hires, in an interview with Jennifer Nauro, HurumoAI’s Head of HR and Chief Happiness Officer. Jennifer shares her rollercoaster experiences from the startup world - from growing a team from 15 to 150 people while maintaining incredible culture, to some hilarious hiring disasters that turned into valuable learning moments. The conversation covers everything from sorting through 600 internship applications to the importance of cultural fit versus technical skills, plus some practical advice on building a strong foundation when you’re scaling quickly. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hurumomegan.substack.com