Principle: We want to hire builders. Set candidates up for success.

Recruiter Screen (45 min)

High-level alignment check on role, mission, and fit.

Share "how we work" document.

Dig into past experiences. Core question: Is this person innately a builder?

Explore behavioural signals:

• Customer Outcome Focus
• Systems Thinking
• Bias to Action
• Ownership Mindset
• Growth Mindset
• Mission Curiosity

Weak signals aren't automatic rejects—they're flagged for deeper exploration in later rounds.

Don't tell candidates which specific signals were weak. General framing only.

Technical Screening

Before this stage, tell candidates:

• The interview structure