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TechCrunch Mar 26, 2026 at 14:38 Startups

Why hiring the weirdos works

When you’re building at breakneck speed, hiring a trusted team is crucial for an early-stage startup. Bland CEO and co-founder Isaiah Granet has tactical advice on how the company managed to find hidden talent in unlikely places. 

By Maggie Nye, Isabelle Johannessen Original source

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