Going against the HN grain here: Stop assuming that the word 'start-up' makes you more appealing. There are some incredibly talented developers working for st

Going against the HN grain here: Stop assuming that the word 'start-up' makes you more appealing. There are some incredibly talented developers working for start-ups across the UK and Europe. I have a significant amount of experience in trying to source the top talent in Europe and I can categorically state, the majority of 'top talent' don't work for, and have little interest in working for a start-up. They work for established organisations that offer legitimate career opportunities, stability and the financial backing to give them peace of mind. ...Europe has a shortage of talent Debatable. I've been first hand witness to startups struggling to hire the best talent to the point where it almost cripples their business. I've also witnessed established organisations having a hard time filling their vacancies. There isn't a talent shortage. There is, however, a shortage of great developers. Hiring well is hard. It's incredibly hard. That's why recruitment companies exist and that's why recruitment companies make billions annually. That's also why I'm convinced there is a ridiculous amount of money to be made in offering a solution that overshadows the corrupt and unethical business practices the recruitment industry perpetrates.