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Ray Gibson

Ray Gibson is founder and CEO of Funded.club. He brings 20 years of experience in recruiting across Europe, North America and Asia and 5 years running his own startups.

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      Ray Gibson

      Startup hiring tips
      How to Hire for Your Startup in the US: A Founder's Guide to American Recruiting (2026)

      Startup hiring tips
      Lead Developer vs CTO: Which Does Your Startup Actually Need?

      Startup hiring tips
      How to Hire Software Developers in Europe: Salary Guide for Startups (2026)

      Startup hiring tips
      Your First 10 Hires After Funding

      Startup hiring tips
      Hiring Your First VP of Sales: When It's Time and What to Look For

      Startup hiring tips
      How to Hire a CTO for Your Startup (Without Paying $50K to a Headhunter)

      Startup hiring tips
      Best Startup Recruiter in the Netherlands: How to Hire Fast in Amsterdam and Beyond

      Startup hiring tips
      How to Hire Account Executives After a Funding Round

      Startup hiring tips
      How Much Does a Startup Recruiter Cost in 2026?

      strategy, finance
      Cash Flow Management – The Kryptonite of Startups

      strategy, finance
      How to Navigate the Growth Paradox During Expansion

      strategy, finance
      Why Optimising Your Startup's Financial Model is Crucial

      Sales
      4 Tips to Help You Break Into a Crowded Industry

      Recession, strategy
      Worried About Building a Company During a Recession? Don’t Be

      AI Won’t Save Your Broken Hiring Process (But It Can Help You Fix It)

      Getting All the Steps Right: Your Essential Guide to Early-Stage Fundraising

      Fixed-Fee vs. Commission Recruiters: What Startups Really Need to Know

      🧨 10 Red Flags When Hiring for a Startup (and How to Avoid Them)

      Recruitment
      We Just Raised Funding. Now What?

      Recruitment, Startup Team, Entrepreneurship
      The future belongs to tiny teams of extraordinary people